Names Starting With C
GirlFrench#46 in 2025
Claire
Claire is a girls' name of French origin meaning “bright, clear, famous.” It ranked #46 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
KLAIR
meaning & origin
The name Claire means “bright, clear, famous.” It comes from the French language tradition.
The French form of Clara, from the Latin clarus meaning bright or famous. Saint Clare of Assisi founded the Order of Poor Ladies in the 13th century.
popularity over time
#522020
#502021
#482022
#472023
#462024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #46 |
| 2023 | #47 |
| 2022 | #48 |
| 2021 | #50 |
| 2020 | #52 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
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- Claire Danes
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