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Clare is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Medieval English form of Clara. This is also the name of an Irish county, which was itself probably derived from Irish clár meaning ‘plank, level surface’." It ranked #924 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, medieval English form of Clara. This is also the name of an Irish county, which was itself probably derived from Irish clár meaning ‘plank, level surface’. The entry lists its usage as English.
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Popularity
Clare ranked #924 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #924 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Clare mean?
Behind the Name does not give Clare a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: medieval English form of Clara.
Is Clare a popular name?
Clare ranked #924 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Clare a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Clare appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Clare — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
