Claire
girl name#68 in 2025Claire entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #40 in 2016, ranks #68 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#68
rank today
#40
peak (2016)
3,487
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #304 |
| 1890s | #275 |
| 1900s | #236 |
| 1910s | #208 |
| 1920s | #158 |
| 1930s | #163 |
| 1940s | #210 |
| 1950s | #261 |
| 1960s | #406 |
| 1970s | #486 |
| 1980s | #255 |
| 1990s | #132 |
| 2000s | #82 |
| 2010s | #49 |
| 2020s | #64 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Claire has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 170,000 people named Claire are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Claire alive today was born around 2001, making them about 24 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Claire in 2025?
- Claire ranks #68 among US girl names in 2025, with 3,487 babies given the name.
- When was the name Claire most popular?
- Claire peaked in 2016, reaching #40 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Claire with classmates?
- Claire will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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