Name Profile
Claire
“Clear and bright” — French
GirlFrench2 syllablesCurrent rank #67 (2024)
About Claire
The French name Claire is the epitome of understated elegance, perfectly reflecting its meaning: clear and bright. This timeless girl's name offers a crisp, luminous beauty that is both highly sophisticated and effortlessly chic.
Quick Facts
GenderGirl
OriginFrench
Syllables2
Nicknames for Claire
ClaiClaClair
Popularity in the U.S.
Claire ranks #67 in U.S. SSA 2024 girls data with 3,329 births..
Claire popularity chartUse the Births and Rank buttons to change the metric. The data values are listed below.Claire had 3,329 births in 2024.
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| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4,832 | #49 |
| 2016 | 5,211 | #40 |
| 2017 | 4,698 | #49 |
| 2018 | 4,400 | #49 |
| 2019 | 4,122 | #55 |
| 2020 | 3,822 | #57 |
| 2021 | 3,703 | #59 |
| 2022 | 3,380 | #66 |
| 2023 | 3,199 | #67 |
| 2024 | 3,329 | #67 |
Middle Name Ideas
- Claire Rose
- Claire June
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Claire mean?
Claire is commonly linked to the meaning Clear and bright and is associated with French roots.
Is Claire a popular baby name in the U.S.?
Claire ranks #67 in U.S. SSA 2024 girls data with 3,329 births..
What are common nicknames for Claire?
Popular nicknames include Clai, Cla, Clair.