Claire
French girl's name meaning “clear; bright”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- French
- Meaning
- clear; bright
- Syllables
- 1
- Letters
- 6
- US rank (2023)
- #67
- Born in 2023
- 3,199
Meaning & origin
Claire comes from the Latin clarus, 'clear', 'bright', or 'famous', via Saint Clare of Assisi.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Claire ranked #67 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 3,199 US girls were given the name Claire.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #49 in 2013
“Unranked” means Claire was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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Variants
Clara, Clare
Claire: frequently asked questions
What does the name Claire mean?
Claire is a French name meaning "clear; bright". Claire comes from the Latin clarus, 'clear', 'bright', or 'famous', via Saint Clare of Assisi.
Where does the name Claire come from?
Claire is of French origin. Claire comes from the Latin clarus, 'clear', 'bright', or 'famous', via Saint Clare of Assisi.
Is Claire a boy or a girl name?
Claire is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Claire?
In 2023, 3,199 US girls were given the name Claire.
Is Claire a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Claire ranked #67 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.