Claudia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Claudia has Latin origins, derived from the family name Claudius, meaning 'lame' or 'disabled'. It has evolved from Claudius in ancient Rome to its modern form and is associated with strength and elegance. Claudia has no biblical relevance and has remained popular since the Roman era, with notable figures bearing the name.
The name Claudia is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Claudia has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, falling for female in West. Across generations, 'Claudia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3166th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3100th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3454th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3270th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3338th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 20994th out of 24088 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 324th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 215th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 173rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 236th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 198th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 285th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 900th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Claudia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Claudia"
Pronunciation
/ˈklɔː.di.ə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Claudia is derived from the Roman family name 'Claudius', which is believed to come from the Latin word 'claudus', meaning 'lame' or 'disabled'. It was a common name among the Roman aristocracy.
Meaning
lame, disabled
Language Evolution
Claudius (Latin), Claudia (Latin), Claudie (French/English), Claudia (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Claudia gained popularity in the Roman Empire and has remained in use throughout history, particularly in Europe. It saw a resurgence in the 19th century and has been consistently used since.
Variants & Derivatives
Claudie, Claudine, Claudette, Claudina
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Claudia is perceived as a classic and elegant name, often associated with strength and sophistication. It remains a popular choice in various cultures.
Famous People
Claudia Schiffer (model), Claudia Cardinale (actress), Claudia Lennear (singer), Claudia Winkleman (TV presenter)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Claudia"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Claudia"
"Claudia" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 3166th of 7545 | 110 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 3100th of 6773 | 110 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3454th of 7552 | 104 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3270th of 10718 | 157 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3338th of 16616 | 264 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 20994th of 24088 | 10 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 324th of 9107 | 7,075 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 215th of 9204 | 15,644 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 173rd of 12526 | 38,723 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 236th of 19264 | 19,664 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 198th of 27321 | 23,710 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 285th of 35406 | 17,967 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 900th of 30306 | 3,626 |
Regional Popularity of "Claudia" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
50.43% 1774th/3518 |
35.91% 1452nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
38.06% 1977th/5194 |
24.46% 1545th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Claudia" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
31.78% 450th/1416 |
30.46% 420th/1379 |
10.57% 250th/2366 |
37.04% 423rd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
13.32% 206th/1546 |
14.52% 226th/1556 |
9.77% 230th/2353 |
8.27% 128th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
7.72% 172nd/2227 |
6.91% 168th/2430 |
7.08% 202nd/2853 |
5.59% 155th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
12.50% 367th/2937 |
7.64% 266th/3483 |
6.28% 221st/3518 |
3.54% 143rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
10.12% 373rd/3685 |
7.11% 318th/4475 |
3.66% 190th/5194 |
1.80% 114th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
6.50% 298th/4582 |
5.38% 278th/5164 |
3.99% 292nd/7313 |
3.71% 277th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
22.57% 899th/3984 |
18.56% 833rd/4487 |
13.18% 899th/6822 |
14.75% 926th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Claudia"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Claudia" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.