Holding steady.
Popularity of Claudina since 1910
Babies named Claudina per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1969, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Claudina's real moment was 1938.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 46 |
| 1920s | 94 |
| 1930s | 94 |
| 1940s | 56 |
| 1950s | 52 |
| 1960s | 85 |
| 1970s | 62 |
| 1980s | 24 |
| 1990s | 16 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Claudina is a rare feminine name with Latin origins, used primarily in Italian and Spanish cultures. U.S. Social Security data shows it first recorded in 1910 and reaching its peak popularity in 1938, though it has never been a common name. Its trajectory has been stable but low, given its absence from recent top rankings.
Claudina is a feminine diminutive of Claudius, a Roman family name derived from the Latin "claudus" meaning "lame" or "limping." The name spread throughout Europe via the veneration of early saints, such as Saint Claudia, and became common in Italy and Spain as a feminine form. It saw moderate use in English-speaking countries in the early 20th century, peaking in the 1930s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Claudie, Dina, Clau
Sibling names for Claudina
Names that share Claudina's style, for a brother or sister.
