Lark
Pronunciation: [ l-AHRK ]
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Lark first appeared in US Social Security records in 1954.
Over 152 babies have been named Lark in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lark is past its peak , currently ranked #32,669 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #32,669
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Lark
Lark is a boy name .
Is Lark a boy or girl name? Lark is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #32,669 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #3,541. Lark is more commonly used as a girl name.
Lark is currently ranked #32,669 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Lark include Larry, Lars, Larson, Larkin, Laron . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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