Clare Name Origin
/KLAIR/-
British (Celtic) 50%
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American (Anglo-Saxon) 30%
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Australian (Celtic) 20%
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Name Details
- First Name: Clare
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
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Name Origin
Clare is derived from the Latin 'Clara', meaning 'bright' or 'famous'. It is common in English-speaking countries and has historical ties to the Irish County Clare, which was named after the Gaelic 'Clár' meaning 'plain'.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Clare each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).