#9492024 rank
1998peak year
30,778babies named Clare since 1880
▼ 20%5-year trend
Clare popularity over 145 years
💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Clare mean?
From the Latin 'clarus', meaning 'clear' or 'bright', via the Italian place name Assisi's Santa Chiara. Saint Clare of Assisi established the Poor Clares order.
OriginLatin
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Styleclassic, vintage
Names like Clare
Same era, same vibe — if you like Clare, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Clares
- Clare of Assisi, saint
Spellings & variants
ClaireClairChiara
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