Marie-Claire is a distinctive choice, ranked #3998 in 2001. Your child is likely to be the only Marie-Claire in their class.
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UK Rank 2001
#3998
About the Name Marie-Claire
Marie-Claire is holding steady in the rankings at #3998. It reached its peak of #2701 in 1998 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been relatively new to UK records, first appearing in 1996.
Marie-Claire is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Marie-Claire
Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Marie-Claire per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Marie-Claire in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Marie-Claire has held a stable position around #3998 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #2701 in 1998 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Marie-Claire is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
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UK babies named Marie-Claire (2001)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
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In a school of 600
↓ 203 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Marie-Claire
Likely around 1 other Marie-Claire in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2001)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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