Clarity
Every Clarity since 1977 — 1,014 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Clarity
Clarity is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,759 in 2025 with 115 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 1,014 American babies have been named Clarity. Its peak came in 2025, when 115 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Clarity stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Clarity year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 115 | #1,759 |
| 2024 | 58 | #2,862 |
| 2023 | 57 | #2,944 |
| 2022 | 68 | #2,583 |
| 2021 | 65 | #2,647 |
| 2020 | 72 | #2,421 |
| 2019 | 59 | #2,826 |
| 2018 | 50 | #3,215 |
| 2017 | 59 | #2,843 |
| 2016 | 36 | #4,106 |
| 2015 | 51 | #3,223 |
| 2014 | 64 | #2,720 |
| 2013 | 38 | #3,940 |
| 2012 | 28 | #4,992 |
| 2011 | 17 | #7,190 |
| 2010 | 26 | #5,275 |
| 2009 | 21 | #6,364 |
| 2008 | 22 | #6,174 |
| 2007 | 15 | #8,189 |
| 2006 | 10 | #10,772 |
| 2005 | 10 | #10,301 |
| 2004 | 16 | #7,155 |
| 2003 | 6 | #14,251 |
| 2002 | 9 | #10,414 |
| 2001 | 9 | #10,294 |
| 2000 | 5 | #15,555 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Clarity in 2025?
Clarity ranked #1,759 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 115 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Clarity?
1,014 babies have been named Clarity in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Clarity most popular?
Clarity peaked in 2025, when 115 newborns received the name.
Is Clarity a boy or girl name?
Clarity is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Clarity rising or falling?
Clarity is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.