Claudia
Claudia is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Lame or enclosure; historically derived from the Roman patrician clan Claudius.
Origin and history
Claudia is a classic female name of ancient Roman origin, derived from the Latin family name Claudius. It has been used steadily in the United States throughout the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. While it enjoyed significant popularity in the mid-1900s, it currently maintains a moderate, timeless presence.
Popularity in the United States
128,318 babies in the United States have been named Claudia since 1880. It ranks #313 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1001.
States where it is most popular
- CA (20.2 %)
- TX (13.5 %)
- NY (8 %)
- IL (5.4 %)
- OH (3.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 626 |
| 1890-1900 | 933 |
| 1900-1910 | 1,200 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,932 |
| 1920-1930 | 3,756 |
| 1930-1940 | 5,999 |
| 1940-1950 | 19,174 |
| 1950-1960 | 23,150 |
| 1960-1970 | 9,999 |
| 1970-1980 | 13,615 |
| 1980-1990 | 13,800 |
| 1990-2000 | 16,520 |
| 2000-2010 | 11,220 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,999 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,395 |
Famous people named Claudia
- Claudia Schiffer: Model, Actress
- Claudia Alta Taylor: First Lady, Environmentalist
Nicknames
Claudie, Claud
Fun facts
- The name originates from the prominent Roman gens Claudia, which included several emperors such as Claudius and Tiberius.
- Claudia is recorded in the New Testament in Paul's second letter to Timothy.