Claudius
Claudius is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Lame, limping, or belonging to the Claudii family.
Origin and history
Claudius is a classical Latin name historically associated with the ancient Roman Claudi clan. It was borne by several Roman emperors, most notably the 4th emperor of the Roman Empire. In the United States, it remains a rare, classical choice with steady but minimal historical usage.
Popularity in the United States
928 babies in the United States have been named Claudius since 1880. It ranks #3750 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1921.
States where it is most popular
- NC (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 20 |
| 1900-1910 | 8 |
| 1910-1920 | 136 |
| 1920-1930 | 147 |
| 1930-1940 | 119 |
| 1940-1950 | 84 |
| 1950-1960 | 104 |
| 1960-1970 | 74 |
| 1970-1980 | 66 |
| 1980-1990 | 56 |
| 1990-2000 | 61 |
| 2000-2010 | 23 |
| 2010-2019 | 24 |
| 2020-2029 | 6 |
Famous people named Claudius
- Claudius: Roman Emperor
- Claudius Ptolemy: Astronomer, Mathematician
Fun facts
- Claudius was the fourth Roman Emperor, ruling from AD 41 to 54 after the assassination of Caligula.
- In Shakespeare's tragedy Hamlet, King Claudius is the main antagonist who assassinates his brother.