Lark
Gender: Mostly Girl
Meaning: Cleric, scholar, secretary
Origin: Old English/Latin
Popularity: Ranked #4416 in 2025 with 32 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Clark. Shares the meaning 'Cleric, scholar, secretary.'
Similar names: larry, larken, larkin, larkyn, laakea, laira, lakai, lake
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Lark? About 1 in 87,592 babies born in 2025 were named Lark, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Lark
What does the name Lark mean?
Lark means “Cleric, scholar, secretary” from Old English/Latin roots.
What is the origin of the name Lark?
Lark has Old English/Latin origin. The traditional meaning is “Cleric, scholar, secretary”.
How popular is Lark?
Lark ranked #4352 in 2025 — given to 32 babies that year.
When was Lark most popular?
Lark peaked in 1950 with 67 babies registered that year.
Is Lark a boy or girl name?
Lark is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 13% of Larks are boys and 87% are girls.
Is the name Lark rising or falling in popularity?
Lark has fallen 1566 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #2786 in 2020 to #4352 in 2025.
How long has Lark been recorded?
Lark appears in birth records across 94 years — from 1885 through 2025.