Clare

Clare is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Clare isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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New York City Dog Name Database

2,520

Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Clare is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Clare was, in the past month, the 4836th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Clare is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Clare was viewed 30 times, and liked 0 times.

The map below shows Clare's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Clare is most adored in Louisiana, Delaware and Virginia.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Colorado, Arizona and Indiana.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Clare.

Most popular breeds named Clare:

1. Cairn Terrier
2. Jack Russell Terrier
3. Miniature Schnauzer
4. Golden Retriever

Clare is found in these categories:

irish

Derived from Irish word "Clár", meaning a flat, level plain.