Claire

Meaning of Claire

It means 'clear,' 'bright,' or 'famous.' It suggests someone radiant and easily seen.

Claire has French, Latin roots — browse every French, Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Claire

Claire has held fairly steady, sitting around #68 in 2025 after peaking at #40 in 2016.

Notable people named Claire

• Claire Danes
  Actress, Emmy and Globe winner
• Claire Foy
  Actress, 'The Crown' star
• Claire Saffitz
  Pastry chef, YouTube personality
• Claire McCaskill
  Former U.S. Senator, politician
• Claire Holt
  Actress, TV series star

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Questions about the name Claire

What does the name Claire mean?

Claire means it means 'clear,' 'bright,' or 'famous.' it suggests someone radiant and easily seen, and it comes from French, Latin origins.

Is Claire a boy's or a girl's name?

Claire is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Claire?

In 2025, Claire ranked #68 for girls, down from #67 the year before.

When was Claire most popular?

Claire peaked at #40 in 2016.