5,234births recorded
5Countries
1Variants
1982Peak · Scotland
#4661United States 2025
Clair is a girl name family recorded 5,234 times in 5 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#4661 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Scotland in 1982, at 76.9 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Clair
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clair | French | 4,310 | 🇺🇸 United States | #4661 | 1899 | ▼ 33 % |
| Clair | French | 592 | 🏴 Scotland | – | 1982 | – |
| Clair | French | 278 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | – | 1988 | – |
| Clair | French | 31 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1946 | – |
| Clair | French | 23 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2001 | – |
Questions about Clair
How popular is the name Clair?
In 2025 it ranked #4661 in the United States. Official registers record 5,234 births across 5 countries.
When was Clair most popular?
It peaked in Scotland in 1982, at 76.9 births per 100,000.
Is Clair a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Clair is a girl name.