Claire is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #134 in 1998 with 339 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 564 births ranking #90. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 39.9%. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 853 girls born was named Claire. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Claire is a polished classic meaning clear or bright. It feels elegant, intelligent, and quietly luminous.
The name has stayed admired for centuries and remains especially attractive because of its clean sound and timeless style. It works equally well as crisp minimalism and classic refinement.