Name meaning & stats
Clare
Clare means “Clár” (Latin origin). 24,986 US babies since 1940, peak 1999. Notable Clares are 1.6× over-represented as footballers.
What it means
“Clár”
LatinWell documented
In US birth records
Peak year: 1999
24,986 US babies were named Clare between 1940 and 2025.
Where Clares end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.0× | High · 26 people |
| Writer | 1.1× | Medium · 21 people |
| Footballer | 1.6× | Medium · 14 people |
| Journalist | 1.5× | Medium · 13 people |
Among notable women who are footballers, Clares show up 1.6× 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.
Name twins (peaked around 1999)