Holding steady.
Popularity of Claudean since 1914
Babies named Claudean per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 25 |
| 1920s | 105 |
| 1930s | 147 |
| 1940s | 115 |
| 1950s | 57 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Claudean is a rare feminine name that saw its greatest popularity during the 1930s, with its peak year in 1934. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1914, and its usage has since declined, remaining stable at very low levels. As a feminine elaboration of Claude, it shares the Latin root meaning 'lame' but has been used as a charming vintage choice. Without any top states or modern ranking data, Claudean represents an obscure but historically interesting name from an earlier era.
Claudean is a feminine form of Claude, which itself derives from the Latin Claudius, a Roman family name. The root word 'claudus' means 'lame' in Latin. The name Claude gained popularity in France and England, and Claudean emerged as an elaborate feminine variant, particularly in the early 20th century. Its usage peaked in the 1930s in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Claudie, Deanie, Claudia
Sibling names for Claudean
Names that share Claudean's style, for a brother or sister.
