NAME PROFILE
Clare
Clare is a name of Latin origin meaning 'bright' or 'clear.' It embodies a sense of clarity, wisdom, and illumination. People named Clare often exude warmth and intelligence, bringing light into the lives of those around them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 34,510 |
| Gender | Female (4% / 96%) |
| Peak year | 1998 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
MI — 24%PA — 21%NY — 19%IL — 18%OH — 18%
Notable People
Clare Danes (Actress, *My So-Called Life*) · Clare Balding (Television presenter and sports broadcaster) · Clare Booth Luce (Politician and playwright) · Clare Foy (Actress, *The Crown*) · Clare Maguire (Singer-songwriter)
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