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Claire

male

Meaning

"Clear Bright"

French form of Clara, it carries Latin meanings of brightness and was reinforced by Saint Clare traditions.

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Popularity History of Claire

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked in 2024

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Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Claire Nicknames

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Baby Name Lists That Include Claire

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Famous Claires

  • S
    Saint Clare of Assisi
    Italian saint who founded the Order of Poor Ladies (Poor Clares)
  • C
    Claire Danes
    American actress known for Homeland and My So-Called Life

Quick Facts

OriginLatin, French
Syllables1
Length6 letters

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