Lark

Girl name

Lark has been given to 2,134 babies in the U.S. since 1885. It peaked in 1949.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,134

Peak year

1949 (72 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1885

10-year trend

Gender split

87% girls / 13% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Lark — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Markboy

1,366,672 babies since 1880

Clarkboy

51,205 babies since 1880

Laragirl

30,202 babies since 1887

Larsboy

7,035 babies since 1883

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Lark.

Brindagirl

2,155 babies since 1939

Karylgirl

2,106 babies since 1923

Karrengirl

2,177 babies since 1920

Eilenegirl

2,087 babies since 1909

Janisegirl

2,084 babies since 1933

Carollunisex

2,078 babies since 1912

Redagirl

2,207 babies since 1904

Randieunisex

2,058 babies since 1943

FAQ

How popular is the name Lark?

Lark has been given to 2,134 babies in the U.S. since 1885. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Lark peak?

Lark peaked in 1949, when 72 babies were given the name.

Is Lark a girl or boy name?

Lark is primarily a girl name (87% of babies named Lark are girls).

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