Claudia Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Roman
Gender Distribution:
1% Masculine / 99% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the Roman family name Claudius, meaning 'lame' or 'disabled', Claudia is a name that symbolizes strength and resilience.
Meaning of the Name Claudia
Claudia is a feminine given name of Roman origin. It is derived from the Roman family name Claudius, which itself is believed to come from the Latin word 'claudus' meaning 'lame' or 'disabled'. The name became popular in the Roman Empire and has since been used in various forms throughout Europe. It is associated with strength and resilience.
Popularity of the Name Claudia
The popularity for the name Claudia peaked in popularity in the year 1952 with 3,383 births, which ranked number 209 out of 9,578 unique names for that year. Claudia had the most female births in 1952 with 3,383, which ranked number 111 out of 6,389 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1982 with 26, which ranked number 2,058 out of 7,369 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Claudia has declined sharply over the last ten years from 485 births to 225 births, a decline of -53.61%. Among females, Claudia has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 485 births to 225 births, a decline of -53.61%.
Nationwide Popularity of Claudia
- 20 Year Trend of Claudia: -83.94%
- 10 Year Trend of Claudia: -53.61%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Claudia: -53.61%
Popularity of Claudia by State
Among females, Claudia was most popular in Southeastern states with 42 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 40 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Claudia. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 26 | 1078 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 765 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 1320 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1327 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1146 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1041 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 725 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 629 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 763 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 645 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 965 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 956 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 955 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 1317 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 1016 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 40 | 791 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1208 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 680 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Claudia
- Total Births of Claudia: 208 (-7.39%)
- Female Births of Claudia: 208 (-7.39%)
Given the downward trend of Claudia over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -7.39% decrease in total births, for a total of 208 births in 2024. For Females, births for Claudia have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 208 female births in 2024, a decrease of -7.39%.