Clair
Pronunciation: [ kl-EHR ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Clair first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,952 babies have been named Clair in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Clair is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,546 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,546
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Clair is also used as a girl name, ranked #4659.
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About the Name Clair
Clair is a boy name .
Is Clair a boy or girl name? Clair is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,546 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #4,659. Clair is more commonly used as a girl name.
Clair is currently ranked #28,546 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Clair include Cla, Cly, Clie, and Clakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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