Claire
Claire is derived from the Latin name Clara, meaning 'clear' or 'bright.' It has been a beloved French name for centuries and embodies simplicity and luminosity.
Current Popularity
#67 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in multiple languages
- •Works well across different cultures, particularly in English and French-speaking countries
- •Minimal nickname variations keep the name's elegant simplicity intact
- •The French spelling 'Claire' is preferred over the English 'Clare' in many regions
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Statistics
208,419
Total births since 1880
2016
Peak year
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