Claire
boy nameClaire entered the US charts in 1885, peaked at #525 in 1905, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1885–2025
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rank today
#525
peak (1905)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #830 |
| 1890s | #799 |
| 1900s | #825 |
| 1910s | #863 |
| 1920s | #827 |
| 1930s | #1056 |
| 1940s | #1494 |
| 1950s | #2218 |
| 1960s | #3780 |
| 1970s | #4380 |
| 1980s | #4726 |
| 1990s | #7381 |
| 2000s | #9032 |
| 2010s | #12246 |
| 2020s | #12146 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Claire are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Claire alive today was born around 1928, making them about 97 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 is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Claire most popular?
- Claire peaked in 1905, reaching #525 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Claire with classmates?
- Claire will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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