The baby name Clare is a Female name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /klɛər/ (KLAIR).
The baby name Clare is a Female name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /klɛər/ (KLAIR).
Clare is English, Latin in Origin.
Clare is the English medieval feminine form of Latin Clara, from clarus, "clear, bright, famous." Through Old French clair(e) it entered English, yielding parallel spellings Clare and Claire. International variants include Clara (Spanish/Portuguese/Latin), Claire (French/English), Chiara (Italian), Klara (German, Slavic, Scandinavian), with diminutives such as Clary, Clairette, and Clarita; elaborations include Clarice and Clarissa. The name is typically feminine but appears occasionally as unisex in English via the spelling Clair.
Its profile rose in Europe after Saint Clare of Assisi (1194–1253), whose Poor Clares spread the name and its luminous associations. In England and Ireland, Clare was used from the Middle Ages, revived in the 19th century, and peaked again in the later 20th; Claire dominated in France and the United States, while Clara has cycled in and out of fashion. The surname and Irish county Clare are etymologically unrelated.
| Clare Boothe Luce Clare Boothe Luce was a prominent American playwright, journalist, and politician, best known for her play 'The Women'. She also served as the U.S. Ambassador to Italy and was a trailblazer for women in politics during her time. | Clare Torry Clare Torry is a British musician best known for her powerful vocal performance on Pink Floyd's song 'The Great Gig in the Sky' from their album 'The Dark Side of the Moon'. Born in 1947, she has also worked with other artists and contributed to various projects in the music industry. | Clare Kramer Clare Kramer is an American actress best known for her role as Glory on the TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. She also appeared in the film Bring It On as Courtney, one of the cheerleaders. Her work in these projects has made her a recognizable face in the entertainment industry. |
| Clare Grant Clare Grant is an American actor known for her work in film and television. She gained recognition for her role in the film 'Black Snake Moan' and has appeared in shows like 'Robot Chicken'. Clare is also known for her voice work in various animated series. | Clare Carey Clare Carey is an American actress best known for her role as Kelly Fox on the TV series Coach. She also appeared in the film Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles and had a recurring role on the series Jericho. | Clare Bowen Clare Bowen is an Australian actor best known for her role as Scarlett O'Connor on the television series Nashville. Her performance on the show showcased her singing talent, leading to memorable performances of songs like 'If I Didn't Know Better' and 'Fade Into You'. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 2025 | #1 | — | 874 |
| FJ | Girls | 0 | #9 | 1 | 583 |
| BN | 0 | #32 | 1 | 2,297 | |
| MT | 0 | #43 | 1 | 1,767 | |
| MO | 0 | #51 | 2 | 2,706 | |
| CY | 0 | #60 | 1 | 1,632 | |
| LU | 0 | #66 | 1 | 2,830 | |
| AO | 0 | #77 | 1 | 2,729 | |
| CN | 0 | #82 | 5 | 3,857 | |
| TW | 0 | #86 | 15 | 4,523 | |
| JM | 0 | #93 | 1 | 3,714 | |
| QA | 0 | #101 | 6 | 7,011 | |
| PH | 0 | #107 | 4 | 5,607 | |
| BN | Girls | 0 | #114 | 1 | 5,459 |
| MT | Girls | 0 | #115 | 37 | 3,773 |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #118 | 8 | 3,755 |
| OM | 0 | #119 | 3 | 6,215 | |
| KW | 0 | #121 | 1 | 5,216 | |
| IQ | 0 | #132 | 2 | 3,533 | |
| GR | 0 | #135 | 1 | 3,911 | |
| BW | Girls | 0 | #151 | 1 | 4,216 |
| CR | 0 | #161 | 5 | 5,526 | |
| AE | 0 | #163 | 15 | 10,220 | |
| UY | 0 | #182 | 1 | 2,477 | |
| CZ | 0 | #186 | 1 | 3,154 | |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #187 | 4 | 4,850 |
| RU | 0 | #194 | 1 | 3,641 | |
| DK | 0 | #206 | 1 | 5,198 | |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #218 | 59 | 8,139 |
| SG | 0 | #226 | 44 | 11,010 | |
| IR | 0 | #230 | 2 | 4,221 | |
| BG | Girls | 0 | #231 | 1 | 3,559 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #233 | 5 | 7,146 |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #234 | 1 | 5,842 |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #243 | 7 | 6,293 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #247 | 5 | 6,592 |
| GH | 0 | #248 | 1 | 5,396 | |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #252 | 2 | 6,830 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #253 | 4 | 7,111 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #260 | 4 | 7,056 |
| Canada | Girls | 2024 | #261 | 25 | 2,795 |
| NG | 0 | #268 | 5 | 5,926 | |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #272 | 7 | 7,507 |
| IL | 0 | #282 | 1 | 6,291 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #290 | 60 | 8,829 |
| HK | 0 | #290 | 59 | 8,483 | |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #293 | 1 | 6,876 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #293 | 24 | 15,378 |
| HR | Girls | 0 | #294 | 1 | 3,687 |
| MY | 0 | #297 | 34 | 12,352 | |
| SA | 0 | #307 | 6 | 10,560 | |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #310 | 10 | 9,639 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #328 | 2 | 7,429 |
| PE | 0 | #328 | 2 | 6,350 | |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #333 | 5 | 6,973 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #338 | 2 | 7,570 |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #345 | 7 | 5,378 |
| BR | 0 | #360 | 1 | 5,969 | |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #361 | 2 | 8,539 |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #364 | 1 | 5,096 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #366 | 25 | 13,098 |
| France | Girls | 1987 | #370 | 3 | 1,800 |
| NL | 0 | #376 | 16 | 2,481 | |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #377 | 217 | 18,916 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #385 | 12 | 15,987 |
| YE | 0 | #398 | 1 | 8,639 | |
| ZA | 0 | #398 | 50 | 14,421 | |
| EG | 0 | #411 | 2 | 6,387 | |
| CL | 0 | #433 | 2 | 6,867 | |
| Spain | 0 | #437 | 16 | 2,326 | |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #440 | 179 | 16,104 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #441 | 11 | 7,952 |
| MX | 0 | #443 | 3 | 8,339 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #493 | 61 | 20,968 |
| CO | 0 | #502 | 9 | 7,768 | |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #514 | 10 | 10,981 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #515 | 4 | 9,861 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #516 | 8 | 11,913 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #519 | 14 | 11,342 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #522 | 4 | 11,303 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #536 | 1 | 6,731 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #540 | 6 | 8,334 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #553 | 8 | 11,671 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #553 | 5 | 12,905 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #553 | 9 | 19,177 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| BH | 0 | #580 | 8 | 17,937 | |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #603 | 3 | 10,045 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #625 | 6 | 8,289 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #638 | 8 | 11,648 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #644 | 276 | 8,487 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #652 | 3 | 13,121 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #658 | 130 | 15,093 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| IT | 0 | #700 | 15 | 4,183 | |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #730 | 9 | 3,895 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #737 | 3 | 17,960 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #795 | 200 | 24,821 |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #803 | 36 | 4,949 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #865 | 280 | 25,928 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #906 | 78 | 5,561 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #907 | 9 | 14,098 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #916 | 20 | 25,931 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #919 | 37 | 5,933 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #945 | 15 | 14,742 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #980 | 2 | 15,656 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #992 | 1 | 12,708 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #999 | 3 | 16,906 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,008 | 3 | 14,861 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,047 | 32 | 16,140 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,096 | 16 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,197 | 3 | 20,986 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,198 | 14 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,264 | 4 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,266 | 7 | 25,619 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,334 | 113 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,690 | 2 | 28,008 |
Clare is popular in 66 countries — most recent births per country:
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