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Current rank (2025)#4352
Babies named Lark in 202532
Total recorded2,134
Peak year1950 (67 babies)
Highest rank ever#781
Years in records1885–2025 (94 years of data)
Change over last 5 years↓ 1566 spots
Gender breakdown13% boys / 87% girls

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.

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