Claudia

Claudia: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl nameLatin origin

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈklɔː.di.Ι™/ Β· /ˈklaʊ.di.Ι™/

Meaning and origin of Claudia

  • A female given name from Latin, masculine equivalent Claudius.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin Claudia.

How popular is Claudia?

219U.S. babies in 2025
#111peak rank (1952)
129,078babies since 1880

Since 1880, 128,318 girls and 760 boys in the U.S. have been named Claudia (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #111 in 1952. Its highest rank for boys was #1351 in 1900. In 2025, 219 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Claudia FAQ

What does the name Claudia mean?

A female given name from Latin, masculine equivalent Claudius. Borrowed from Latin Claudia.

What is the origin of the name Claudia?

Claudia is listed as a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Claudia?

Since 1880, 128,318 girls and 760 boys in the U.S. have been named Claudia (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #111 in 1952. Its highest rank for boys was #1351 in 1900. In 2025, 219 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Claudia a boy or girl name?

Claudia is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 128,318 girls and 760 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.