Compare two names
Claire and Clara side by side: Claire peaked in 2016 and Clara in 1918; in 2025 they were given to 3,487 and 3,601 babies.
Claire and Clara, year by year
Girls and boys together; Claire solid, Clara dashed.
| Claire | Clara | |
|---|---|---|
| Births 2025 | 3,487 | 3,601 |
| Rank 2025 | #68 among girls’ names | #63 among girls’ names |
| Recorded since 1880 | 214,123 | 301,540 |
| Peak year | 2016 | 1918 |
| Girls | 99% | 99.7% |
| Alive, estimated | 168,000 | 103,000 |
| Median age | 20 | 22 |
Both names: SSA national file, published May 8, 2026, and SSA’s cohort life tables.