Claria
A feminine name derived from the Latin word "clarus", meaning bright or clear.
Name Census estimates that about 19 living Americans carry the first name Claria. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Claria today is around 76 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Claria births was 1922 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Claria. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Claria is about 76 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Clarias were born before 1960.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Claria. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
19
~ 1 in 18,039,702 Americans
Peak year
1922
9 babies that year
Average age
76
years old
1955 SSA rank
#5,977
Tracked since 1922
Census
Claria in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 192 people with the first name Claria, which placed it at #39,369 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#39,369
National first-name rank
People counted
192
192 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
39.6% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Claria
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Claria is White at 39.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (28.6%) and Black (25.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Claria described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Claria at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White39.6% · 76
- Hispanic or Latino28.6% · 55
- Black or African American25.0% · 48
- Two or more races2.6% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.1% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.1% · 4
Popularity
Claria: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Claria from the 1920s through to the 1950s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 25 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Claria by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Claria during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Claria
The name Claria has its roots in the Latin language, with its origins dating back to ancient Roman times. It is derived from the Latin word "clarus," which means "bright" or "clear." This suggests that the name may have been bestowed upon individuals who were perceived as radiant, enlightened, or possessing a clear and luminous personality.
During the Roman era, the name Claria was not widely documented or recorded in historical texts or records. However, with the spread of Roman culture and influence across Europe, the name gradually gained popularity in various regions, particularly in areas with strong Latin linguistic influences.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Claria can be traced back to the 12th century, when a noblewoman named Claria de Montferrat lived in the Duchy of Montferrat, a historical territory located in what is now northwestern Italy. Claria de Montferrat was known for her philanthropic endeavors and her support for the arts and literature during her time.
In the 14th century, a renowned Italian scholar and humanist, Claria Cerchi, made significant contributions to the field of classical studies. Born in Florence in 1320, she was renowned for her extensive knowledge of ancient Greek and Latin literature and her efforts in preserving and promoting these works during the Renaissance period.
Another notable figure bearing the name Claria was Claria de Dalmau, a 15th-century Spanish noblewoman from Catalonia. She played a crucial role in the political affairs of her time and was known for her diplomatic skills and influence in the court of King Alfonso V of Aragon.
In the 16th century, Claria Cavendish, an English noble and courtier, gained recognition for her literary works and her patronage of the arts. Born in 1555, she was a prominent figure in the Elizabethan era and was celebrated for her intellect and cultural contributions.
The name Claria also found its way into the artistic realm, with Claria Mazzanti, an Italian painter from the 17th century. Born in Bologna in 1616, she was renowned for her exquisite portraiture and her ability to capture the essence of her subjects on canvas.
While the name Claria has been historically less common than some other names, it has maintained a certain elegance and uniqueness throughout various eras and cultures. Its association with brightness, clarity, and enlightenment has contributed to its enduring appeal and significance.
People
Claria + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Claria as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Claria: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Claria?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 19 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Claria going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 18,039,702 US residents.
Is Claria a common name?
We classify Claria as "Very Rare". It ranks above 39.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 56 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Claria most popular?
The single biggest year for Claria was 1922, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Claria is about 76 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Claria in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 192 people with the name Claria, or 0.06 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #39,369 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Claria in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Claria?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Claria leans strongly female. 189 people counted with this name were female (99.0%), compared with 2 male bearers (1.0%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Claria?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Claria is White at 39.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (28.6%) and Black (25.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Claria most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Claria in the 2020 Census, accounting for 39.6% (76 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Claria in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Claria a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Claria in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Claria still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Claria in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Claria can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How common is the name Claria?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.