Claudia
Claudia is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Lame or enclosed.
Origin and history
Claudia is traditionally a feminine name derived from the Roman family name Claudius, though it has occasionally appeared as a rare male registration in U.S. records. The name traces back to a prominent ancient Roman patrician clan. While common for females, its masculine historical counterpart is Claudius or Claudio.
Popularity in the United States
760 babies in the United States have been named Claudia since 1880. It ranks #3916 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (70 %)
- TX (27 %)
- DC (3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 41 |
| 1920-1930 | 83 |
| 1930-1940 | 53 |
| 1940-1950 | 82 |
| 1950-1960 | 50 |
| 1960-1970 | 44 |
| 1970-1980 | 116 |
| 1980-1990 | 194 |
| 1990-2000 | 87 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- The name stems from the ancient Roman gens Claudia, one of the most powerful patrician families of Rome.
- While predominantly feminine globally, Claudia has historically seen sporadic use for males in official U.S. records.