Claire is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #852 in 2016 with 44 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 564 births ranking #90. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 92.2%. In 2016, approximately 1 in every 6,980 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.