Clare Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Clare is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Clare?
Clare is spelled C-L-A-R-E. The name has 5 letters.
Clare at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Clare is derived from the Latin name Clarus, meaning “clear” or “bright.”
- Origin
- The name Clare may derive from the Latin name Clarus, which means “clear” or “bright.”
- Pronunciation
- klair · 1 syllable
Clare Popularity in 2025
Rank#924
Recorded Births283
- Girls usage rose 24 places to #924 and recorded 6 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Clare Mean?
Clare is derived from the Latin name Clarus, meaning “clear” or “bright.”
Origin: The name Clare may derive from the Latin name Clarus, which means “clear” or “bright.”
How Do You Pronounce Clare?
Pronunciationklair
Syllables1
What Is the History of the Name Clare?
- History
- The name Clare has historical associations with Saint Clare of Assisi, a 13th-century Italian saint. It has been used in English-speaking countries.
Clare Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 283 | #924 |
| 2024 | Girls | 277 | #948 |
| 2023 | Girls | 260 | #985 |
| 2022 | Girls | 257 | #1,012 |
| 2021 | Girls | 329 | #837 |
| 2020 | Girls | 329 | #830 |
| 2019 | Girls | 344 | #803 |
| 2018 | Girls | 357 | #762 |
| 2017 | Girls | 315 | #867 |
| 2016 | Girls | 394 | #722 |
| 2015 | Girls | 389 | #728 |
| 2014 | Girls | 387 | #723 |
| 2013 | Girls | 377 | #727 |
| 2012 | Girls | 379 | #730 |
| 2011 | Girls | 414 | #679 |
| 2010 | Girls | 421 | #681 |
| 2009 | Girls | 405 | #711 |
| 2008 | Girls | 453 | #674 |
| 2007 | Girls | 473 | #630 |
| 2006 | Girls | 439 | #659 |
| 2005 | Girls | 412 | #674 |
| 2004 | Girls | 419 | #651 |
| 2003 | Girls | 417 | #638 |
| 2002 | Girls | 433 | #597 |
When Was Clare Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1998 · Girls
510 recorded births
National rank #500
1999 · Girls
507 recorded births
National rank #509
2000 · Girls
485 recorded births
National rank #535
2007 · Girls
473 recorded births
National rank #630
Where Clare Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MD | #354 | 15 |
| MA | #395 | 14 |
| KS | #497 | 6 |
| NJ | #499 | 15 |
| IA | #565 | 5 |
| OH | #592 | 17 |
| IL | #597 | 16 |
| MI | #638 | 12 |