Total births
990
Unisex name · since 1899
Claris
Since 1899, U.S. Social Security records show 990 babies named Claris, peaking in 1918. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 990
- total births
- 1899–2025
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
Claris sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 990 recorded since 1899.
Social Security Administration records show Claris recorded 990 times among girls since 1899, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1899 to 2025.
- 990 total births
- 1899–2025 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 30% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
990 girls have been named Claris since 1899, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2025.
- 990
- total births
- 1899–2025
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Claris was born in this single decade.
1918
Single peak year
38 babies were named Claris in 1918 - its busiest year on record.
Claris's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Claris's full recorded timeline at 1931, 41% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 59% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1899, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1918 peak of 38 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Claris at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
1918
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1899
Claris popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1899–2025
- Peak year (1918)
- 38
- Annual births at peak, across 127 years of records
Claris popularity over time - boys
77 total births recorded since 1917 (Claris as boys' name)
Claris by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Claris's strongest decade.
297 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Claris births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 5
1890s
5 births
- 1900s 53
1900s
53 births
- 1910s
1910s
197 births
- 1920s
1920s
297 births
- 1930s
1930s
228 births
- 1940s
1940s
132 births
- 1950s 32
1950s
32 births
- 1990s 12
1990s
12 births
- 2000s 17
2000s
17 births
- 2020s 17
2020s
17 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 297 births (30% of all-time use).
How Claris compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Claris's total volume
Claris vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Claris by state
Where Claris concentrates geographically, total births since 1899
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Indiana | | 11 | 1.1% |
| #2 | Arkansas | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #3 | California | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #4 | Kentucky | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #5 | West Virginia | | 5 | 0.5% |
Indiana share of Claris's total US births 1.1%
Even split
11 of 990 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Claris? ▼
990 babies have been named Claris since 1899. It was last recorded in 2025. The peak year was 1918 with 38 births.
When was Claris most popular? ▼
Claris was most popular in the 1920s decade with 297 total births. The single peak year was 1918.
Where is Claris most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Claris are Indiana (11 births), Arkansas (5 births), California (5 births).
Is Claris a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Claris is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 990 births, and as a boy's name it has 77 births.
How long has the name Claris been used? ▼
Claris has been recorded in Social Security data since 1899, spanning 127 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Claris? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Clara, Claire, Claudia, Clarissa, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Claris's data
- Claris's decade-level peak was the 1920s (297 total births); usage has since declined to 17 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Indiana records the most Clariss (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Indiana names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Claris
Nearby Names Like Claris
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Claris
Clara Girl
#78 300,524 births
Claire Girl
#67 211,919 births
Claudia Girl
#1086 128,318 births
Clarissa Girl
#1161 40,484 births
Clare Girl
#948 31,456 births
Compare Claris side by side: Claris vs Clara Claris vs Claire Claris vs Claudia
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1899–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Claris: Baby Name Since 1899 - 990 Births, Peak 1918." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/claris. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Claris draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.