Claire
Claire: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หklษษ/ ยท [หkสฐlฬฅษษ]
Meaning and origin of Claire
- A female given name from French.
- A male given name transferred from the surname, of rare usage, variant of Clare.
Etymology
Borrowed from French Claire, also a spelling variant of the English Clare.
How popular is Claire?
Since 1880, 211,919 girls and 2,204 boys in the U.S. have been named Claire (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #40 in 2016. Its highest rank for boys was #531 in 1905. In 2025 it ranked #68 for girls, with 3,487 babies given the name.
Names similar to Claire
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Sibling name ideas for Claire
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Claire FAQ
What does the name Claire mean?
A female given name from French. A male given name transferred from the surname, of rare usage, variant of Clare. Borrowed from French Claire, also a spelling variant of the English Clare.
What is the origin of the name Claire?
Claire is listed as a name of French origin.
How popular is the name Claire?
Since 1880, 211,919 girls and 2,204 boys in the U.S. have been named Claire (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #40 in 2016. Its highest rank for boys was #531 in 1905. In 2025 it ranked #68 for girls, with 3,487 babies given the name.
Is Claire a boy or girl name?
Claire is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 211,919 girls and 2,204 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.