Claud
Claud is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Lame or crippled, originating from the Latin family name Claudius.
Origin and history
Claud is a masculine given name of Latin origin, derived as a spelling variant of Claude. Historically stemming from the Roman family name Claudius, it was relatively common in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, the name is rarely given to newborns in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
10,893 babies in the United States have been named Claud since 1880. It ranks #1143 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (16.2 %)
- GA (10.4 %)
- OK (10.2 %)
- AR (9.7 %)
- AL (8.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 881 |
| 1890-1900 | 827 |
| 1900-1910 | 811 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,205 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,726 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,394 |
| 1940-1950 | 947 |
| 1950-1960 | 581 |
| 1960-1970 | 272 |
| 1970-1980 | 135 |
| 1980-1990 | 68 |
| 1990-2000 | 41 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 5 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Claud
- Claud L. Hughes: Physician, Researcher
Fun facts
- Claud functions as an alternate spelling of the traditional French and Latin name Claude.
- The name saw its peak usage in the United States around the turn of the 20th century before declining sharply.