US Popularity:180
Origin:French
Meaning:bright, clear
Claire is a gender-neutral name of French origin. It means "bright" or "clear" and is popular for both boys and girls. With variations including Clair and Clare, this name allows you to be creative with spelling. If you want to show baby how much they light up your life, Claire is a sweet name to consider.
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Common Nicknames for Claire

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How Popular Is The Name Claire?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Claire is currently #159 on The Bump
Boy:Claire is currently #90 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Claire is currently #114 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Claire is currently #180 in U.S. births
Girl:Claire is currently #67 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2024
Gender:
Girl
#67
in 2024
No change
from 2023
In comparison to the previous year's data

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