Holding steady.
Popularity of Claudy since 1912
Babies named Claudy per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 47 |
| 1920s | 81 |
| 1930s | 95 |
| 1940s | 47 |
| 1950s | 25 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 15 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Claudy has a quiet history in American naming. First recorded in 1912, it reached its peak in 1918, during a time when similar-sounding names like Claude and Clarence were more common. Since then, its usage has remained stable but very rare, with no ranking in recent years. Despite its obscurity, Claudy carries a classic, understated feel.
Claudy is primarily found as a variant or diminutive of Claude, itself derived from the Roman family name Claudius, meaning 'lame' or 'crippled'. The name Claude was popularized in France and England, and Claudy emerged as a familiar form, especially in the early 20th century. Its usage peaked in the 1910s and has since declined, remaining a rare but recognized masculine name.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Claudy
Names that share Claudy's style, for a brother or sister.
