Claire
How to say it: KLAIR · /ˈklɛr/
From French, derived from Latin 'clarus' meaning 'bright', 'clear', or 'famous'.
Claire was the 77th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 3,487 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 28% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #102 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #77 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 3,487 |
| Share of births | 1 in 866 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −28% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #102 |
| In France, 2025 | #420 among girls’ names, 110 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Claire peaked in the 2010s and lingers near that level. Some easing downward is anticipated.
What goes with it
Clear and soft with a crisp finish, Claire feels gentle and portable with light filled and saintly touches. Audrey shares its polished style.
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Parents who love Claire also love
Nicknames
- Clair
Honouring a Claire in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Claire is about 1 in 37.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #420 for girls in 2025.
Ireland: #361.
Famous people named Claire
- Claire Holt (born 1988)Australian actress
- Claire Danes (born 1979)American actor
- Claire Foy (born 1984)British actress
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