#672024 rank
2016peak year
208,419babies named Claire since 1880
▼ 19%5-year trend
Claire popularity over 145 years
🔥 Very popular now · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Claire mean?
The French form of Clara, from the Latin clarus, 'clear' or 'bright'. It spread through Saint Clare of Assisi and became a steady English favorite.
OriginFrench
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Styleclassic, vintage
Names like Claire
Same era, same vibe — if you like Claire, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Claires
- Claire Danes, actress
Spellings & variants
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