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