How old is someone named Clare?
The average Clare is 37 years old.
Half of all living Clares are between 17 and 61.
When was Clare popular?
Clare is a comeback name. It was common in the early 1900s, nearly disappeared by mid-century, and has returned, peaking again in 1999.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 747 | 0 |
| 1910s | 2,279 | 0 |
| 1920s | 3,192 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 2,372 | 430 |
| 1940s | 2,492 | 1,400 |
| 1950s | 3,119 | 2,400 |
| 1960s | 2,336 | 2,000 |
| 1970s | 1,114 | 1,000 |
| 1980s | 2,044 | 2,000 |
| 1990s | 3,973 | 3,900 |
| 2000s | 4,396 | 4,400 |
| 2010s | 3,777 | 3,800 |
| 2020s | 1,735 | 1,700 |
How many Clares are still alive?
About 23,000 Clares are alive in the US today. That's 67% of the roughly 35,000 babies named Clare since 1880.
Roughly half of all Clares ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Clare?
About one in three living Clares are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Is Clare an old name?
Somewhat. Clare is older than 62 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Clare will be 42 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Clare a boy or girl name?
Mostly girls: 97.9% of living Clares are women.
Names the same age as Clare
NAME TWIN
Clare's name twin is Wilson. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Wilson's age curve is the closest match to Clare's: 90% alike.
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Questions about the name Clare
How old is the average Clare?
The average Clare in the US is 37 years old. The median is 30, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Clare?
About 23,000 Clares are alive in the US today, out of roughly 35,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Clare most popular?
In 1999, when about 510 baby girls were named Clare.
Is Clare a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 30% of living Clares, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this