Claire
Peaked at #40 nationally in 2016, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Claire has been recorded 99% of the time for girls and 1% of the time for boys.
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Claire — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#40
in 2016
Current rank
#67
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Claire reached its peak popularity for girls in 2016, ranking #40 nationally with 5,216 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #44 (2014) to #67 (2024) — a 34% drop.
As of 2024, Claire ranks #67 nationally for girls, with 3,329 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #67 | 3,329 |
| 2023 | #67 | 3,199 |
| 2022 | #66 | 3,380 |
| 2021 | #59 | 3,703 |
| 2020 | #58 | 3,837 |
| 2019 | #55 | 4,130 |
| 2018 | #50 | 4,405 |
| 2017 | #49 | 4,702 |
Claire — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#531
in 1905
Last ranked
#12479
in 2021
Years tracked
92
1885–2021
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1885, Claire reached its peak popularity for boys in 1905, ranking #531 nationally with 19 babies given the name that year.
Claire hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2021, when it stood at #12479.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | #12,479 | 5 |
| 2017 | #12,651 | 5 |
| 2009 | #10,067 | 7 |
| 2008 | #10,062 | 7 |
| 2007 | #9,956 | 7 |
| 2005 | #9,294 | 7 |
| 2004 | #6,602 | 11 |
| 1998 | #9,873 | 5 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Claire most popular?
Claire was most popular in 2016, when it ranked #40 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Claire becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Claire?
At least 210,623 babies have been recorded with the name Claire in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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