Claire is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #1362 in 2025 with 23 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 564 births ranking #90. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 95.9%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 11,012 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.