Declining since 1985, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Claudette since 1915
Babies named Claudette per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 52 |
| 1920s | 119 |
| 1930s | 4,334 |
| 1940s | 5,047 |
| 1950s | 4,192 |
| 1960s | 2,545 |
| 1970s | 1,308 |
| 1980s | 535 |
| 1990s | 265 |
| 2000s | 225 |
| 2010s | 109 |
| 2020s | 53 |
Meaning & origin
Claudette entered U.S. records in 1915 and reached its peak rank of 10,107 in 1936, when it was given to approximately 1 in 178,585 girls. Since 1985, its trajectory has been falling, reflecting a broader shift away from French-inflected feminine diminutives. The name saw greatest use during the 1930s, a decade that produced many Claudettes now in their late eighties. Today, it remains a vintage choice with a distinct Gallic flair.
Claudette is the French feminine diminutive of Claude, which itself derives from the Latin Claudius, a Roman family name meaning "lame." The name entered English usage in the 20th century, enjoying peak popularity in the United States during the 1930s.
Where Claudette is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Claudie, Dette, Clo
Sibling names for Claudette
Names that share Claudette's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Colette, Yvonne, Genevieve, Odette, Simone, Paulette, Georgetta, Joetta, Pauletta, Angelette, Burnetta, Jamesetta, Jannett, Lorriane, Chrystine, Joanette, Manette, Nanetta, Paullette, Carnetta, Lazette, Marzelle, Vinetta
Brothers: Claude, Marcel, Andre, Gaston, Pierre, Claudell, Lemont, Guerry
