Name meaning & stats
Claire
Claire (French origin). 174,821 US babies since 1940, peak 2016. Notable Claires are 1.3× over-represented as politicians.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
French
A form of Clare.
In US birth records
Peak year: 2016
174,821 US babies were named Claire between 1940 and 2025.
Where Claires end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Writer | 1.2× | High · 50 people |
| Politician | 1.3× | High · 46 people |
| Actor | 0.7× | High · 44 people |
| Professor | 1.2× | High · 27 people |
Among notable women who are politicians, Claires show up 1.3× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Claire has a surprise career: 1.5×
Spelling family
Claire is the main spelling
- Claire 99%
- Klaire 1%
- Klair <1%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 2016)