Claire
Meaning: Clear, bright, famous
Origin: French form of Clara, from Latin clarus (clear, bright, famous)
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #93
Total births: 5,734
History: Claire surged in the 2000s as a clean, elegant name in Australia. The name means 'bright/clear' — like an Australian summer morning. Claire represents Australian parents who chose timeless simplicity over trendy elaboration.
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Look at the data
Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2022) | #86 |
| Babies named Claire in 2022 | 80 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 5,734 |
| Peak year | 1990 (169 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #40 |
| Years in records | 1976–2022 (47 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 37 spots |
Frequently asked about Claire
What does the name Claire mean?
Claire means “Clear, bright, famous” from French form of Clara, from Latin clarus (clear, bright, famous) roots.
What is the origin of the name Claire?
Claire has French form of Clara, from Latin clarus (clear, bright, famous) origin. The traditional meaning is “Clear, bright, famous”.
How popular is Claire in Australia?
Claire ranked #86 in Australia in 2022 — given to 80 babies that year.
When was Claire most popular?
Claire peaked in 1990 with 169 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Claire a boy or girl name?
Claire is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Claires in registered births are female.
Is the name Claire rising or falling in popularity?
Claire has fallen 37 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #49 in 2017 to #86 in 2022.
How long has Claire been recorded in Australia?
Claire appears in birth records in Australia across 47 years — from 1976 through 2022.