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👧As Girl Name

1917

First Year

2024

Last Year

2017

Peak Year

#6527

Peak Rank

302

Total Count

40

Years Active

👦As Boy Name

1915

First Year

1982

Last Year

1943

Peak Year

#1909

Peak Rank

177

Total Count

27

Years Active

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## The Story of Clary

### As a girl name

Clary first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1917, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2017, when 18 Clarys were born — ranking #6,527 that year. As of 2026, Clary ranks #7,565 for girls with 14 births, falling sharply (-30%). In total, more than 302 Clarys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

### As a boy name

Clary first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1915, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1943, when 15 Clarys were born — ranking #1,909 that year. As of 2026, Clary ranks #6,387 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 177 Clarys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Popularity by State

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## Names that sound like Clary

Phonetically similar names — useful when Clary is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* Clari
* Cleri
* [Cleary](/cleary)
* [Clara](/clara)
* Clarey
* Collera
* [Clero](/clero)
* Glary
* Glairy
* [Carry](/carry)
* [Claire](/claire)
* [Kerry](/kerry)

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Clary

What does the name Clary mean?

Clary is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1917\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Clary in 2026?

In 2026, Clary ranks #7,565 among girls' names in the U.S., with 14 babies given the name that year.

When was Clary most popular?

Clary reached its peak popularity in 2017, ranking #6,527 that year with 18 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Clary most popular?

Clary has historically been most popular in Alabama. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Clary.

Is Clary a unisex name?

Yes — Clary is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 63% of Clarys assigned female and 37% assigned male historically.

What names go well with Clary?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Clary include Candence, Melane, Bethsaida. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

### 👧 Similar Girl Names 

[👧CandencePeak #6527](/candence)[👧MelanePeak #6527](/melane)[👧BethsaidaPeak #6527](/bethsaida)[👧VitoriaPeak #6527](/vitoria)

### 👦 Similar Boy Names 

[👦RollyPeak #1909](/rolly)[👦MilledgePeak #1909](/milledge)[👦MarstonPeak #1909](/marston)[👦SaylorPeak #1909](/saylor)

## About the name Clary 

Clary is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1917 and has accumulated 302 births in the dataset. Clary's peak popularity came in 2017 when it ranked #6,527\. Use the chart and map above to compare Clary's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 2017 → ](/year/2017)
* [ Names of the 2010s → ](/decade/2010s)
* [ Names starting with "C" → ](/letter/c)
* [ Browse all girl names → ](/names/girls)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)
* [ Browse unisex names → ](/names/unisex)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
* Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.