Girls name · California
Clare in California
Clare was the 1596th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 14 babies named Clare that year. Since 1912, California families have named 2,198 babies Clare.
Popularity over time
Clare in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 5 | 280th |
| 1929 | 7 | 501st |
| 1947 | 17 | 527th |
| 1962 | 21 | 726th |
| 1979 | 12 | 1273rd |
| 1994 | 36 | 846th |
| 2010 | 33 | 1021st |
| 2025 | 14 | 1596th |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 280th in 1912 to 1596th in 2025.
The most babies named Clare in California in a single year was 54, in 2007. Its best showing was 244th among girls names in 1919.
Across the country, Clare reached its best rank of 85th in Vermont (2011). See Clare in every state →
How popular is Clare in California?
Clare was the 1596th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 14 babies named Clare that year. Since 1912, California families have named 2,198 babies Clare.
How many babies are named Clare in California?
In 2025, 14 babies were named Clare in California. The most babies named Clare in California in a single year was 54, in 2007.
What is the rank of Clare in California?
Clare ranked 1596th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 244th among girls names in 1919.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.