Clair
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Clair
Clair as a masculine name has French origins, derived from the Latin 'clarus' meaning 'clear, bright, or famous.' While now more commonly used for girls in English-speaking countries (often spelled Claire), Clair maintains its masculine usage particularly in French-speaking regions. The name has a long history dating back to the medieval period, with Saint Clair being venerated in several European traditions. For boys, Clair conveys qualities of clarity, illumination, and insight. The name's gentle sound contrasts with more harsh-sounding masculine names, offering a sophisticated alternative. Though relatively uncommon for boys in the modern English-speaking world, it represents a classic choice with literary and historical resonance.
Clair for girls#4680 US
This simplified spelling of Claire does not improve on the more popular version.
Pronounced KLAIR.
As of October 2026, Clair ranked #12397 in US births in 2020 SSA, peaked at #288 in 1913.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | #2,976 | 57 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | #3,358 | 48 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | #4,553 | 31 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | #4,717 | 29 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | #4,256 | 33 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | #3,732 | 40 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | #4,371 | 31 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | #4,990 | 26 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | #4,775 | 28 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | #4,568 | 30 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | #4,680 | 29 |
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" piece by Claude Debussy
- "ClairGirl
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