Claire

Girls

Best rank #40 (2016) · ranked in 18 years

First charting in 2008, Claire peaked at #40 in 2016.

It eased from #62 in 2008 to #68 in 2025.

In the most recent data (2025) it ranks #68.

At its peak year of 2016, Claire was given to 5,216 newborns.

Claire was most popular around 2016, making it characteristic of the 2010s generation.

Rank by year

11020200820172025
  1. 2025683,487
  2. 2024673,337
  3. 2023683,200
  4. 2022663,380
  5. 2021593,704
  6. 2020583,837
  7. 2019554,130
  8. 2018504,406
  9. 2017494,702
  10. 2016405,216
  11. 2015494,837
  12. 2014445,015
  13. 2013504,661
  14. 2012454,944
  15. 2011504,900
  16. 2010534,917
  17. 2009534,825
  18. 2008624,601

Similar names

Names similar to Claire include Charlotte, Christopher, Christian, which share a starting letter or overlapping popularity. Compare their rank trajectories below.

Frequently asked questions

Is Claire a popular name?
Claire reached a best rank of #40 in 2016 and has charted in 18 years.
Where does Claire rank now?
In the most recent data (2025), Claire ranks #68.
Is Claire a boy or girl name?
It is recorded primarily as a girls' name.
When was Claire most popular?
Claire peaked around 2016.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)