Is Klark a boy's or girl's name?

Klark is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 24 recorded births.

When was Klark most popular?

Klark reached its peak popularity in 2023 with 15 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Klark?

Klark is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 127 babies in the U.S. since 1964. Its peak was in 2023.

Klark

An uncommon Old English pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsOld EnglishNot ranked recently

Rare name

Meaning & Origin

Klark is a boy's and girl's baby name of Old English origin, a phonetic spelling of Clark, from the occupational surname meaning 'cleric' or 'scholar,' from the Latin clericus. The K spelling gives this classic surname name a rugged, individualistic look — think Clark Kent with an edge.

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Popularity Over Time

Klark has 16+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1964.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Klark
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	30	#8511	▼
2010s	56	#8706	▲
2000s	16	#12085	▲
1990s	5	#8871	▼
1960s	20	#3612	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(16 years, 1964–2023)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Klark
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2023	15	#6084	+7 (87.5%)
2021	8	#9312	+1 (14.3%)
2020	7	#10136	-1 (-12.5%)
2019	8	#9366	-1 (-11.1%)
2018	9	#8540	-5 (-35.7%)
2017	14	#6203	+8 (133.3%)
2016	6	#11536	-5 (-45.5%)
2015	11	#7334	+3 (37.5%)
2014	8	#9258	+3 (60.0%)
2008	5	#13689	-1 (-16.7%)
2005	6	#10869	+1 (20.0%)
2002	5	#11698	0
1990	5	#8871	0
1967	5	#4277	-2 (-28.6%)
1966	7	#3392	-1 (-12.5%)
1964	8	#3168	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Klark as a Girl's Name

Though more common for boys, Klark has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 24 births since 2013.

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Current rank

Total births

2019

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Klark be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Klark is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it is not currently ranked. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1964–2023) · Methodology