Claudette
Claudette is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Lame or enclosed; feminine French diminutive of Claude.
Origin and history
Claudette is a French feminine diminutive of Claude, which ultimately derives from the Latin name Claudius. It experienced its peak popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century and is now a vintage, less common choice.
Popularity in the United States
18,784 babies in the United States have been named Claudette since 1880. It ranks #1103 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2048.
States where it is most popular
- NY (9.5 %)
- CA (7.9 %)
- IL (6.6 %)
- TX (6.2 %)
- LA (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 52 |
| 1920-1930 | 119 |
| 1930-1940 | 4,334 |
| 1940-1950 | 5,047 |
| 1950-1960 | 4,192 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,545 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,308 |
| 1980-1990 | 535 |
| 1990-2000 | 265 |
| 2000-2010 | 225 |
| 2010-2019 | 109 |
| 2020-2029 | 53 |
Famous people named Claudette
- Claudette Colbert: Actress
- Claudette Colvin: Civil Rights Activist, Nurse
Nicknames
Claudie, Claude
Fun facts
- Claudette Colvin was a pioneer of the 1950s Civil Rights Movement who refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus at age 15.
- The name saw its highest U.S. popularity in the 1930s through 1950s, influenced in part by Hollywood actress Claudette Colbert.