Will my child share the name Clare with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Clare per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Clare in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Clare becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Clare has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1578 places in the last five years. Its peak was #200 in 1996. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.

Is Clare popular in the US as well as the UK?

Clare is more popular in the US (#949) than in the UK (#4193). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Clare a popular baby name in the United States?

Clare ranks #949 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #4193

Clare

Clare is a distinctive choice, ranked #4193 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Clare in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#4193

US Rank #949

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 distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #949, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.