Declining since 1996, #1,096 for girls today.
Popularity of Claudia since 1880
Babies named Claudia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 626 |
| 1890s | 933 |
| 1900s | 1,200 |
| 1910s | 2,932 |
| 1920s | 3,756 |
| 1930s | 5,999 |
| 1940s | 19,174 |
| 1950s | 23,150 |
| 1960s | 9,999 |
| 1970s | 13,615 |
| 1980s | 13,800 |
| 1990s | 16,520 |
| 2000s | 11,220 |
| 2010s | 3,999 |
| 2020s | 1,395 |
Meaning & origin
Claudia is a classic Latin name with ancient Roman roots, historically a feminine form of the patrician Claudius family name. While it has never broken into the top tier of American popularity, it has maintained consistent usage since records began in 1880. Its highest point came in 1952, when it reached its peak rank. Since 1996, the name has been on a gradual decline, but it remains a familiar choice. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 7339 newborn girls received the name. Geographically, Claudia shows notable popularity in the states of Missouri, Indiana, and Arizona. The name has a dignified, international feel, comparable to other Latin-derived classics like Julia and Livia.
Claudia is the feminine form of the Latin family name Claudius, derived from the adjective claudus meaning 'lame' or 'limping'. The name was borne by a prominent patrician family in ancient Rome, the gens Claudia, which produced several emperors. It entered English usage via the New Testament (the mother of the church at Rome is named Claudia) and gained traction in the 19th century, particularly in Germany and Scandinavia before spreading to the English-speaking world.
Where Claudia 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.
“Claudia” around the world
Where Claudia lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
30
babies in 2024
Ireland
7
babies in 2025
New Zealand
11
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Claudie, Claud, Claudette
Sibling names for Claudia
Names that share Claudia's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Julia, Livia, Celia, Adriana, Valeria, Cornelia, Monica, Antonia, Marisa, Regina, Sabina, Flavia, Druscilla, Martia, Prisca, Aemilia, Numa, Regine, Veroncia, Aelia, Calvina, Felcia, Marsia
Brothers: Marcus, Julian, Lucius, Felix, Adrian, Augustus, Damon, Julius, Maximus, Terence, Caesar, Junius, Ceasar, Juvenal, Marius, Terance, Tiberius, Vergil, Antonius, Ceaser, Hadrian, Juluis, Ovid, Caius, Corneluis, Cyprian, Festus, Lestat, Nero, Trajan, Lannis, Quintus
Names like Claudia
Names whose popularity has moved with Claudia's over the last 50 years.
