Claire is a highly popular girls' name in United States, ranking #50 in 2011 with 4,900 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 5,216 births ranking #40. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 78.8%. In 2011, approximately 1 in every 359 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.