US Popularity:1864
Origin:Latin
Other Origin(s):Irish
Meaning:bright, famous; level surface
Clare is a baby girl name of Latin origin. A variant of the French names Clara and Claire, this baby name means "bright" and "famous." If you're well-traveled, you may also recognize Clare as an Irish county with rolling hills, breathtaking coasts, and beautiful music. Ireland's County Clare derives from the Irish word clár, meaning "level surface."  Whether baby is born along the Irish shores or has a warm, bright nature invoking the spirit of the island, the name Clare can be the perfect fit.
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How Popular Is The Name Clare?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Clare is currently #1950 on The Bump
Boy:Clare is currently #1097 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Clare is currently #1353 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Clare is currently #1864 in U.S. births
Girl:Clare is currently #991 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#991
in 2023
+ 19
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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Sources

  • Name Doctor, Clare

  • Behind the Name, Clare, January 2022

  • Online Etymology Dictionary, Clara, December 2017

  • WordSense Dictionary, Clare

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