Claudine
Claudine is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Lame or enclosed; feminine form derived from the Latin Claudius.
Origin and history
Claudine is a French feminine diminutive of Claude, derived from the Roman family name Claudius. Historically popular in the early to mid-20th century in the United States, it has become a rare classic in recent years. Its literary associations in France, particularly through Colette's novels, give it a traditional French flair.
Popularity in the United States
11,323 babies in the United States have been named Claudine since 1880. It ranks #1520 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2088.
States where it is most popular
- NY (13.7 %)
- CA (11.7 %)
- TX (9.9 %)
- VA (5.7 %)
- GA (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 40 |
| 1890-1900 | 117 |
| 1900-1910 | 217 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,080 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,870 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,686 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,345 |
| 1950-1960 | 917 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,504 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,819 |
| 1980-1990 | 310 |
| 1990-2000 | 221 |
| 2000-2010 | 142 |
| 2010-2019 | 42 |
| 2020-2029 | 13 |
Famous people named Claudine
- Claudine Longet: Singer, Actress
Nicknames
Claudie, Dine
Fun facts
- Claudine is famous in French literature as the protagonist of a series of popular semi-autobiographical novels by Colette.
- The name reached its height of U.S. popularity during the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1920s through the 1970s.