Claire Bernhardt

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Claire Bernhardt — clear, bright
95K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Claire Bernhardt is a name that combines French origins. The first name Claire is a feminine given name of French origin. Claire or Clair is a given name of French origin. The word means clear in French in its feminine form. Its popularity in the United Kingdom peaked during the 1970s and 1980s; in 1974 it was the second most popular female first name and in 1984 was still sixth, but by 1997 it had fallen out of the top 100 after several years of sharply declining popularity. The name was traditionally considered male, specifically when spelt Clair; however in the early 20th century it became more commonly used as a female name and is usually spelt Claire. The surname Bernhardt: Alexandra Bernhardt (born 1974) German philosopher, poet, translator and publisher Arthuro Henrique Bernhardt (born 1982), Brazilian footballer Carl-Johan Bernhardt (1946–2016), Swedish table tennis player Carlos Bernhardt (born 1950), Dominican baseball scout Clyde Bernhardt (1905–1986), American jazz trombonist Curtis Bernhardt (1899–1981), German film director Dan Bernhardt (born 1958), American-Canadian economist Daniel Bernhardt (born 1965), Swiss actor and martial arts expert Daniel Bernhardt (footballer) (born 1985), German football goalkeeper Daniel Bernhardt (ice hockey) (born 1996), . Claire is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 95K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Claire reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Claire

Meaning: clear, bright

French

Claire or Clair is a given name of French origin. The word means clear in French in its feminine form. Its popularity in the United Kingdom peaked during the 1970s and 1980s; in 1974 it was the second most popular female first name and in 1984 was still sixth, but by 1997 it had fallen out of the top 100 after several years of sharply declining popularity. The name was traditionally considered male, specifically when spelt Clair; however in the early 20th century it became more commonly used as a female name and is usually spelt Claire.

Surname: Bernhardt

English

Alexandra Bernhardt (born 1974) German philosopher, poet, translator and publisher Arthuro Henrique Bernhardt (born 1982), Brazilian footballer Carl-Johan Bernhardt (1946–2016), Swedish table tennis player Carlos Bernhardt (born 1950), Dominican baseball scout Clyde Bernhardt (1905–1986), American jazz trombonist Curtis Bernhardt (1899–1981), German film director Dan Bernhardt (born 1958), American-Canadian economist Daniel Bernhardt (born 1965), Swiss actor and martial arts expert Daniel Bernhardt (footballer) (born 1985), German football goalkeeper Daniel Bernhardt (ice hockey) (born 1996), .

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Claire is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 13%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Claire by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Claire Bernhardt

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Claire Bernhardt:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Claire?
The first name Claire originates from French. Claire or Clair is a given name of French origin. The word means clear in French in its feminine form. Its popularity in the United Kingdom peaked during the 1970s and 1980s; in 1974 it was the second most popular female first name and in 1984 was still sixth, but by 1997 it had fallen out of the top 100 after several years of sharply declining popularity. The name was traditionally considered male, specifically when spelt Clair; however in the early 20th century it became more commonly used as a female name and is usually spelt Claire.
When was Claire most popular?
The name Claire reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Bernhardt?
The surname Bernhardt originates from English. Alexandra Bernhardt (born 1974) German philosopher, poet, translator and publisher Arthuro Henrique Bernhardt (born 1982), Brazilian footballer Carl-Johan Bernhardt (1946–2016), Swedish table tennis player Carlos Bernhardt (born 1950), Dominican baseball scout Clyde Bernhardt (1905–1986), American jazz trombonist Curtis Bernhardt (1899–1981), German film director Dan Bernhardt (born 1958), American-Canadian economist Daniel Bernhardt (born 1965), Swiss actor and martial arts expert Daniel Bernhardt (footballer) (born 1985), German football goalkeeper Daniel Bernhardt (ice hockey) (born 1996), .
What are the origins of the name Claire Bernhardt?
The name Claire Bernhardt combines two different traditions: the first name Claire has French roots, while the surname Bernhardt originates from English.
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