Name Legacy

Claire

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Claire was most popular in 2016, when 5,216 American babies were given the name — ranking #119 that year. In 2025 it ranked #176, with 3,487 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 214,123 people named Claire.

Most popular in2016
Rank that year#119
Births that year5,216
Total since 1880214,123

Claire over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Claire’s peak in 2016. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Latin · "bright, clear"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org