Claudia Girl

Popularity: #730 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KLAW-dee-uh //ˈklɔː.di.ə//

Origin: Latin; Italian

Meaning: Latin: lame; Italian: the feminine form of Claudius

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Claudia has its roots in the Latin name "Claudius," which is derived from the Latin verb "claudere," meaning "to close" or "to shut." The name Claudius was borne by a prominent Roman family, the Claudii, which dates back to ancient Rome. The feminine form, Claudia, emerged as a derivative of Claudius, becoming popular in the Roman Empire.

The name entered the English language through the influence of the Latin-speaking Christian church and the subsequent Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, which facilitated the integration of many Latin-derived names into English culture. Historically, Claudia has been associated with several notable figures, including Claudia, the daughter of the Roman Emperor Claudius, who lived in the 1st century CE.

Additionally, Saint Claudia is recognized in Christian tradition, although details about her life are sparse. The name appears in various historical texts and documents throughout the Middle Ages, often linked to noble families in Europe, which helped to maintain its presence in various cultures.

Culturally, the name Claudia has been associated with strength and resilience, reflecting the characteristics of its Roman origins. In literature and art, Claudia has often been depicted as a figure of dignity and grace, contributing to its enduring appeal.

The name has also inspired various diminutive forms, such as Claudie, which have been used in different cultures. Overall, Claudia's historical significance and cultural resonance have allowed it to persist through the centuries as a name of notable heritage.

Famous people named Claudia

In this section, you will find notable people named Claudia. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Claudia who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Claudia who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Claudia Schiffer is a model and actress best known for her work with Victoria's Secret, her appearances in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, and the film Richie Rich.

Claudia Lennear is a singer and songwriter best known for her work with Ike and Tina Turner, as well as her contributions to the album Exile on Main St. by The Rolling Stones.

Claudia Black is an actress best known for her roles in Farscape, Stargate SG-1, and the video game series Uncharted.

Claudia Jordan is a model and television personality best known for her work on The Price Is Right, Deal or No Deal, and as a cast member on The Real Housewives of Atlanta.

Claudia Wells is an actress best known for her role as Jennifer Parker in Back to the Future and for her work in the television series Fast Times.

Fictional characters named Claudia

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Claudia is a fictional character from the novel and film Interview with the Vampire. She is a child vampire who struggles with her eternal youth and the complexities of her existence.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Claudia, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

ClaraCeciliaCarlaCassandraCarmenCleo

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Claudia. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

ClaraClaudineCleaClementineCleoCeliaCynthiaCassandra

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Claudia was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Claudia has ranked as high as #211 nationally, which occurred in 1952, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Ohio.

In the past 5 years the name Claudia has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Claudia is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Claudia was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Claudia.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 219 0 219
2024 227 0 227
2023 229 0 229
2022 228 0 228
2021 246 0 246
2020 246 0 246
2019 244 0 244
2018 313 0 313
2017 326 0 326
2016 374 0 374
2015 379 0 379
2014 384 0 384
2013 434 0 434
2012 485 0 485
2011 475 0 475
2010 585 0 585
2009 642 0 642
2008 771 0 771
2007 814 0 814
2006 966 0 966
2005 1,022 0 1,022
2004 1,202 0 1,202
2003 1,303 0 1,303
2002 1,401 5 1,396
2001 1,495 0 1,495
2000 1,609 0 1,609
1999 1,665 5 1,660
1998 1,706 0 1,706
1997 1,837 0 1,837
1996 1,815 8 1,807
1995 1,750 0 1,750
1994 1,515 9 1,506
1993 1,606 13 1,593
1992 1,606 10 1,596
1991 1,589 20 1,569
1990 1,518 22 1,496
1989 1,436 19 1,417
1988 1,291 23 1,268
1987 1,322 18 1,304
1986 1,354 21 1,333
1985 1,418 20 1,398
1984 1,375 22 1,353
1983 1,369 16 1,353
1982 1,465 26 1,439
1981 1,547 17 1,530
1980 1,417 12 1,405
1979 1,321 13 1,308
1978 1,209 10 1,199
1977 1,245 12 1,233
1976 1,423 10 1,413
1975 1,457 13 1,444
1974 1,624 15 1,609
1973 1,581 15 1,566
1972 1,365 0 1,365
1971 1,262 12 1,250
1970 1,244 16 1,228
1969 1,134 11 1,123
1968 999 5 994
1967 914 6 908
1966 797 0 797
1965 827 7 820
1964 1,004 5 999
1963 1,005 0 1,005
1962 1,000 0 1,000
1961 1,166 5 1,161
1960 1,197 5 1,192
1959 1,431 7 1,424
1958 1,590 10 1,580
1957 1,663 0 1,663
1956 1,920 5 1,915
1955 2,416 6 2,410
1954 2,515 0 2,515
1953 2,864 6 2,858
1952 3,383 0 3,383
1951 2,874 8 2,866
1950 2,544 8 2,536
1949 2,527 8 2,519
1948 2,634 10 2,624
1947 2,776 10 2,766
1946 2,319 11 2,308
1945 1,926 15 1,911
1944 2,228 8 2,220
1943 1,584 0 1,584
1942 1,369 9 1,360
1941 1,025 6 1,019
1940 868 5 863
1939 910 9 901
1938 845 8 837
1937 800 5 795
1936 799 7 792
1935 724 5 719
1934 508 8 500
1933 417 6 411
1932 331 0 331
1931 380 5 375
1930 338 0 338
1929 320 8 312
1928 382 6 376
1927 366 5 361
1926 395 9 386
1925 381 5 376
1924 386 6 380
1923 362 6 356
1922 415 14 401
1921 433 14 419
1920 399 10 389
1919 362 7 355
1918 434 6 428
1917 352 10 342
1916 371 10 361
1915 395 8 387
1914 285 0 285
1913 235 0 235
1912 224 0 224
1911 178 0 178
1910 137 0 137
1909 155 0 155
1908 134 0 134
1907 143 0 143
1906 142 0 142
1905 122 0 122
1904 100 0 100
1903 98 0 98
1902 97 0 97
1901 84 0 84
1900 130 5 125
1899 89 0 89
1898 103 0 103
1897 85 0 85
1896 92 0 92
1895 96 0 96
1894 108 0 108
1893 89 0 89
1892 95 0 95
1891 81 0 81
1890 95 0 95
1889 88 0 88
1888 81 0 81
1887 74 0 74
1886 59 0 59
1885 67 0 67
1884 50 0 50
1883 58 0 58
1882 49 0 49
1881 52 0 52
1880 48 0 48

Top States for Claudia (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 32
19%
CA 16
9%
NY 15
9%
FL 14
8%
IL 13
8%
VA 11
6%
OH 11
6%
PA 8
5%
TN 8
5%
KY 7
4%
MD 7
4%
IN 7
4%
NJ 6
4%
GA 6
4%
AR 5
3%
CO 5
3%