Will my child share the name Clarke with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 9 UK babies named Clarke per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Clarke in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Clarke becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Clarke is declining: down 615 places since 2020, to #2,440 in 2025. It peaked at #833 in 2015.

Is Clarke a good choice for a distinctive name?

Clarke is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Who are some famous people named Clarke?

Notable people named Clarke include: Melinda Clarke, Nigel A. L. Clarke and Lenny Clarke.

Is Clarke a popular baby name in the United States?

Clarke does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Clarke

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Clarke is a distinctive choice, ranked #2440 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Clarke in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Clarke

Clarke is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 3049 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #914 in 1997 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Clarke is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Clarke in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Clarke

Melinda Clarke — Melinda Patrice Clarke is an American actress.
Nigel A. L. Clarke — Nigel Andrew Lincoln Clarke is the deputy managing director of the International Monetary Fund.
Peter Clarke — Peter Clarke may refer to: Peter B.

Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.