Claire is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #116 in 1996 with 2,741 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 5,216 births ranking #40. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 640 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.