Clare
Clare is a distinctive choice, ranked #5927 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Clare in their class.
About the Name Clare
Clare has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1578 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #200 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Clare is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Clare in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #949, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Clare
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Clare
Almost certainly the only Clare in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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