What does the name Claire mean?

The name Claire means "Bright, illustrious".

What is the origin of the name Claire?

Claire is a name of Latin origin.

In 2023, 3,329 babies were named Claire in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Claire is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 3,329 ↘

All-Time Total: 205,100

Peak Year: 2016

Claire is of Latin origin, derived from the word "clarus" meaning "clear" or "bright."

Girl names closely related to Claire

Rosalie Lyla Charlotte Lucy Reese Norah Blake Margot

Boy names closely related to Claire

Miles Elliot Russell Oliver Wesley Peter Paul Jameson

Names with similar meaning to Claire

Chiara Clair Clara Clare Claribel Clarice Clarisa Clarissa

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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