When is Clairo's birthday?

Clairo was born on August 18, 1998.

What is Clairo's zodiac sign?

Clairo is a Leo, born August 18, 1998.

What is Clairo's Chinese zodiac sign?

Clairo was born in 1998, the year of the Earth Tiger.

Where was Clairo born?

Clairo was born in Atlanta, United States.

Where did Clairo go to school?

Clairo attended Concord-Carlisle High School, Syracuse University.

Is Clairo still alive?

Yes — Clairo is alive and 27 years old.

What is Clairo known for?

Clairo is best known for Charm, Sling, Immunity.

What is Clairo's life-path number?

Clairo's numerology life-path number is 8, derived from August 18, 1998.

BORN AUGUST 18· Singers Leo

Clairo, 1998

Singers · August 18, 1998

Clairo

Singers United StatesEarth Tiger★ ATLANTA

AGE27

BORNAug 18

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★ BORN IN: Atlanta
★ EDUCATED AT: Concord-Carlisle High School, Syracuse University

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About

Clairo turned lo-fi bedroom pop into a viral moment with "Pretty Girl" in 2017, launching a career of introspective indie albums. Born Claire Elizabeth Cottrill in 1998, the American singer-songwriter has since released Immunity (2019), Sling (2021), and Charm (2024)—the latter earning a Grammy nomination. A Virgo, she channels melancholy and precision into her minimalist sonic signature.

★ FEATURE

Biography

Clairo (Claire Elizabeth Cottrill) is an American singer-songwriter born August 18, 1998. She began posting music online at age 13 but achieved mainstream recognition after her viral lo-fi single "Pretty Girl" in 2017. Following that breakthrough, she signed with Fader Label and released her debut EP Diary 001 in 2018. Her debut studio album Immunity (2019) featured the singles "Bags" and "Sofia"; "Sofia" became her first Billboard Hot 100 charting single. Her second studio album Sling (2021) debuted in the top 20 of the US Billboard 200. In 2024, she self-released her third album Charm, which received a Grammy nomination for Best Alternative Music Album in 2025. As a singer, Clairo performs, records, and performs live across touring circuits. Born in the US, she represents a generation of artists who built careers through internet distribution and intimate production aesthetics. Virgo-born (August 18), she embodies the sign's precision and analytical approach to craft.

★ ORIGIN

Before Fame

Clairo began uploading music to the internet at age 13, years before "Pretty Girl" found its viral audience. She was still a teenager when she started building her online presence, laying the groundwork for the indie-bedroom-pop movement that would define her breakthrough in 2017.

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Trivia

"Pretty Girl," the lo-fi single that launched Clairo to prominence, was posted online and became a viral sensation in 2017.
"Sofia," from her debut album Immunity (2019), was her first single to chart on the Billboard Hot 100.
Charm (2024), her third studio album, was self-released and earned a Grammy nomination for Best Alternative Music Album in 2025.

★ HIGHLIGHTS

Career timeline

2024
- NOTABLE WORKCharm· album
2021
- NOTABLE WORKSling· album
2019
- NOTABLE WORKImmunity· album

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Numerology

8

LIFE-PATH NUMBER

The Powerhouse

Driven and business-minded. Clairo extend their craft into ownership: labels, production companies, brand lines.

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★ ASTROLOGY

Birthday compatibility

By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.

HIGHLY COMPATIBLE

Alexander GouldDog · 1994
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CHALLENGING

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★ FAQ

Frequently asked

How old is Clairo?: Clairo is 27 years old (born August 18, 1998).
When is Clairo's birthday?: Clairo was born on August 18, 1998.
What is Clairo's zodiac sign?: Clairo is a Leo, born August 18, 1998.
What is Clairo's Chinese zodiac sign?: Clairo was born in 1998, the year of the Earth Tiger.
Where is Clairo from?: Clairo is from United States.
What does Clairo do?: Clairo is a singer.
Where was Clairo born?: Clairo was born in Atlanta, United States.
Where did Clairo go to school?: Clairo attended Concord-Carlisle High School, Syracuse University.
Is Clairo still alive?: Yes — Clairo is alive and 27 years old.
What is Clairo known for?: Clairo is best known for Charm, Sling, Immunity.
What is Clairo's life-path number?: Clairo's numerology life-path number is 8, derived from August 18, 1998.

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