Name comparison · girl names
Claire vs. Clara
In 2025, Clara leads at #63 among U.S. girls' names, with Claire at #68. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Claire | Clara |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Falling | Comeback |
| 2025 rank | #68 | #63 |
| Babies in 2025 | 3,487 | 3,601 |
| All-time peak | #40 in 2016 | #7 in 1885 |
| Uniqueness score | 19 / 100 | 18 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Utah (#32) | Nebraska (#13) |