Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Claire.
National Rank (2025)
#68
All-Time Peak Rank
#40 (2016)
Total U.S. Births
211,919
Unisex Distribution1.0% Boy / 99.0% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Claire Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Claire
According to SSA data, Claire achieved its highest historical rank of #40 in 2016. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2016 with 5,216 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 27.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Claire scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-27.9% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record5,216Births in 2016
Years in Top 100
28yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:448
1890s:1,013
1900s:1,858
1910s:6,705
1920s:14,994
1930s:12,639
1940s:10,261
1950s:10,262
1960s:5,944
1970s:3,943
1980s:10,844
1990s:25,326
2000s:39,009
2010s:47,728
2020s:20,945
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesClaire
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with C, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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