Claire
Pronunciation: [ kl-EHR ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Claire first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 323 babies have been named Claire in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Claire is past its peak , currently ranked #32,679 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #32,679
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Claire is also used as a girl name, ranked #67.
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About the Name Claire
Claire is a boy name .
Is Claire a boy or girl name? Claire is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #32,679 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #67. Claire is more commonly used as a girl name.
Claire is currently ranked #32,679 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Claire include Cla, Clai, Claiy, Claiie, Cly, Clie, and Clakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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