Clark is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #845 in 2025 with 38 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 119 births ranking #380. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 46.2%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 7,156 boys born was named Clark. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Clark is an English surname name linked with a clerk, scholar, or scribe. Its very plain older meaning has given way in modern use to a clean, capable, understated style.
The name comes from a work-based surname and later became a first name through the modern surname trend. Cultural associations, including Superman's Clark Kent, have helped keep it memorable.