Claude Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationklawd / klɔːdLatin; French
Meaning
Latin: 'lame' or 'enclosure'; French: 'lame'
Historical & Cultural Background
Claude is derived from the Latin name Claudius, which was borne by several early Roman emperors. The name became popular in France during the Middle Ages and has been used in various forms across Europe. It has been associated with notable figures in history, including saints and artists. The name has maintained a presence in various cultures, often reflecting a sense of nobility or artistic inclination.
Trend Summary
Claude has seen a gradual decline in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Claud
- Claudio
- Claudie
International Variants
- Claudio (Italian)
- Klaudius (German)
- Claude (French)
Famous people named Claude
Claude Monet was a French painter and a founder of Impressionism, known for his landscape paintings.
Claude Debussy was a French composer, recognized for his innovative contributions to music in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Claude Lévi-Strauss was a French anthropologist and ethnologist, known for his structuralist approach to understanding cultures.
Claude Shannon was an American mathematician and electrical engineer, widely regarded as the father of information theory.
Fictional characters named Claude
Claude Frollo is a character in Victor Hugo's novel 'The Hunchback of Notre-Dame', serving as the archdeacon of Notre-Dame.
Claude is a character in the video game series 'Grand Theft Auto', known for his silent protagonist role in 'GTA III'.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Claude was first seen in the United States in 1880. Claude has ranked as high as #220 nationally, which occurred in 1920, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Claude has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Claude (2021)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 309 |
1881 | 302 |
1882 | 356 |
1883 | 315 |
1884 | 353 |
1885 | 343 |
1886 | 391 |
1887 | 375 |
1888 | 374 |
1889 | 386 |
1890 | 347 |
1891 | 327 |
1892 | 353 |
1893 | 394 |
1894 | 419 |
1895 | 389 |
1896 | 398 |
1897 | 345 |
1898 | 371 |
1899 | 293 |
1900 | 433 |
1901 | 341 |
1902 | 336 |
1903 | 301 |
1904 | 337 |
1905 | 399 |
1906 | 346 |
1907 | 364 |
1908 | 428 |
1909 | 419 |
1910 | 463 |
1911 | 466 |
1912 | 890 |
1913 | 1,076 |
1914 | 1,284 |
1915 | 1,605 |
1916 | 1,733 |
1917 | 1,625 |
1918 | 1,878 |
1919 | 1,772 |
1920 | 1,893 |
1921 | 1,887 |
1922 | 1,806 |
1923 | 1,694 |
1924 | 1,706 |
1925 | 1,696 |
1926 | 1,714 |
1927 | 1,621 |
1928 | 1,533 |
1929 | 1,449 |
1930 | 1,481 |
1931 | 1,296 |
1932 | 1,352 |
1933 | 1,253 |
1934 | 1,264 |
1935 | 1,264 |
1936 | 1,225 |
1937 | 1,138 |
1938 | 1,311 |
1939 | 1,157 |
1940 | 1,194 |
1941 | 1,189 |
1942 | 1,314 |
1943 | 1,364 |
1944 | 1,289 |
1945 | 1,166 |
1946 | 1,306 |
1947 | 1,433 |
1948 | 1,345 |
1949 | 1,220 |
1950 | 1,253 |
1951 | 1,239 |
1952 | 1,144 |
1953 | 1,139 |
1954 | 1,142 |
1955 | 1,084 |
1956 | 1,004 |
1957 | 1,024 |
1958 | 951 |
1959 | 852 |
1960 | 838 |
1961 | 803 |
1962 | 701 |
1963 | 743 |
1964 | 718 |
1965 | 603 |
1966 | 548 |
1967 | 506 |
1968 | 530 |
1969 | 448 |
1970 | 447 |
1971 | 422 |
1972 | 362 |
1973 | 324 |
1974 | 319 |
1975 | 317 |
1976 | 268 |
1977 | 255 |
1978 | 262 |
1979 | 268 |
1980 | 268 |
1981 | 233 |
1982 | 235 |
1983 | 184 |
1984 | 188 |
1985 | 189 |
1986 | 177 |
1987 | 209 |
1988 | 181 |
1989 | 170 |
1990 | 151 |
1991 | 146 |
1992 | 142 |
1993 | 143 |
1994 | 119 |
1995 | 113 |
1996 | 108 |
1997 | 89 |
1998 | 93 |
1999 | 91 |
2000 | 99 |
2001 | 69 |
2002 | 70 |
2003 | 82 |
2004 | 65 |
2005 | 70 |
2006 | 62 |
2007 | 58 |
2008 | 66 |
2009 | 58 |
2010 | 55 |
2011 | 47 |
2012 | 45 |
2013 | 43 |
2014 | 42 |
2015 | 52 |
2016 | 55 |
2017 | 40 |
2018 | 51 |
2019 | 42 |
2020 | 44 |
2021 | 38 |
2022 | 34 |
2023 | 39 |
2024 | 35 |