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Claire
GirlMeaning of Claire: Latin: 'clear' or 'bright'
Claire is a girl's name most strongly associated with French naming. It has 6 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a timeless pick that has stayed popular for over a century — 71st most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025 and 1021st in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#71
3,487 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#1021
34 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
214,123
First recorded 1880 · peak 2016
Trend
falling
Style: classic
Popularity over time
Gender split
1% boys · 99% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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