Claudia
A female given name from Latin, masculine equivalent Claudius.
Every Claudia since 1880 — 129,078 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Claudia
Claudia is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,096 in 2025 with 219 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 129,078 American babies have been named Claudia. Its peak came in 1952, when 3,383 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Claudia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Claudia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 219 | #1,096 | — | — |
| 2024 | 227 | #1,087 | — | — |
| 2023 | 229 | #1,083 | — | — |
| 2022 | 228 | #1,096 | — | — |
| 2021 | 246 | #1,030 | — | — |
| 2020 | 246 | #1,021 | — | — |
| 2019 | 244 | #1,051 | — | — |
| 2018 | 313 | #867 | — | — |
| 2017 | 326 | #834 | — | — |
| 2016 | 374 | #763 | — | — |
| 2015 | 379 | #744 | — | — |
| 2014 | 384 | #731 | — | — |
| 2013 | 434 | #657 | — | — |
| 2012 | 485 | #595 | — | — |
| 2011 | 475 | #604 | — | — |
| 2010 | 585 | #513 | — | — |
| 2009 | 642 | #481 | — | — |
| 2008 | 771 | #418 | — | — |
| 2007 | 814 | #403 | — | — |
| 2006 | 966 | #342 | — | — |
| 2005 | 1,022 | #313 | — | — |
| 2004 | 1,202 | #270 | — | — |
| 2003 | 1,303 | #251 | — | — |
| 2002 | 1,396 | #224 | 5 | #10,965 |
| 2001 | 1,495 | #212 | — | — |
| 2000 | 1,609 | #200 | — | — |
| 1995 | 1,750 | #172 | — | — |
| 1990 | 1,496 | #197 | 22 | #2,878 |
| 1985 | 1,398 | #193 | 20 | #2,519 |
| 1980 | 1,405 | #191 | 12 | #3,452 |
| 1975 | 1,444 | #180 | 13 | #2,930 |
| 1970 | 1,228 | #252 | 16 | #2,314 |
| 1965 | 820 | #314 | 7 | #3,292 |
| 1960 | 1,192 | #259 | 5 | #4,127 |
| 1955 | 2,410 | #151 | 6 | #3,562 |
| 1950 | 2,536 | #126 | 8 | #2,809 |
| 1945 | 1,911 | #127 | 15 | #1,788 |
| 1940 | 863 | #205 | 5 | #3,540 |
| 1935 | 719 | #233 | 5 | #3,743 |
| 1930 | 338 | #366 | — | — |
| 1925 | 376 | #349 | 5 | #4,313 |
| 1920 | 389 | #329 | 10 | #2,803 |
| 1915 | 387 | #295 | 8 | #2,868 |
| 1910 | 137 | #335 | — | — |
| 1905 | 122 | #304 | — | — |
| 1900 | 125 | #293 | 5 | #1,351 |
| 1895 | 96 | #289 | — | — |
| 1890 | 95 | #258 | — | — |
| 1885 | 67 | #247 | — | — |
| 1880 | 48 | #223 | — | — |
Famous people named Claudia
- Claudia Cardinale Actor · b. 1938
- Claudia Octavia Politician · 40–62
- Claudia Felicitas of Austria Politician · 1653–1676
- Claudia de' Medici Politician · 1604–1648
- Claudia Schiffer Model · b. 1970
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Claudia mean?
A female given name from Latin, masculine equivalent Claudius.
How popular is the name Claudia in 2025?
Claudia ranked #1,096 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 219 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Claudia?
129,078 babies have been named Claudia in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Claudia most popular?
Claudia peaked in 1952, when 3,383 newborns received the name.
Is Claudia a boy or girl name?
Claudia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Claudia rising or falling?
Claudia is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Claudia?
Well-known people named Claudia include Claudia Cardinale (actor), Claudia Octavia (politician), Claudia Felicitas of Austria (politician).