Claudine
A female given name from French.
Every Claudine since 1880 — 11,338 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Claudine
Claudine is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1880, 11,338 American babies have been named Claudine. Its peak came in 1970, when 442 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Claudine stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Claudine 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 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 6 | #13,848 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 7 | #12,490 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | 7 | #13,216 | — | — |
| 2015 | 8 | #12,089 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | 5 | #17,133 | — | — |
| 2012 | 5 | #17,463 | — | — |
| 2011 | 9 | #11,389 | — | — |
| 2010 | 8 | #12,541 | — | — |
| 2009 | 6 | #15,664 | — | — |
| 2008 | 13 | #9,075 | — | — |
| 2007 | 10 | #11,009 | — | — |
| 2006 | 7 | #13,913 | — | — |
| 2005 | 18 | #6,598 | — | — |
| 2004 | 15 | #7,478 | — | — |
| 2003 | 10 | #9,833 | — | — |
| 2002 | 16 | #6,776 | — | — |
| 2001 | 28 | #4,342 | — | — |
| 2000 | 19 | #5,757 | — | — |
| 1995 | 27 | #3,902 | — | — |
| 1990 | 16 | #5,610 | — | — |
| 1985 | 32 | #2,874 | — | — |
| 1980 | 54 | #1,966 | — | — |
| 1975 | 141 | #918 | — | — |
| 1970 | 442 | #468 | — | — |
| 1965 | 102 | #1,033 | — | — |
| 1960 | 54 | #1,504 | — | — |
| 1955 | 87 | #1,083 | — | — |
| 1950 | 106 | #859 | — | — |
| 1945 | 119 | #682 | — | — |
| 1940 | 163 | #536 | — | — |
| 1935 | 193 | #460 | — | — |
| 1930 | 208 | #467 | — | — |
| 1925 | 202 | #491 | — | — |
| 1920 | 178 | #529 | — | — |
| 1915 | 129 | #566 | — | — |
| 1910 | 51 | #577 | — | — |
| 1905 | 28 | #667 | — | — |
| 1900 | 9 | #1,340 | — | — |
| 1895 | 10 | #1,068 | — | — |
| 1890 | 5 | #1,368 | — | — |
| 1885 | 5 | #1,073 | — | — |
| 1880 | 6 | #762 | — | — |
Famous people named Claudine
- Claudine Auger Actor · 1941–2019
- Claudine Guérin de Tencin Writer · 1682–1749
- Claudine Longet Singer · b. 1942
- Claudine Schaul Tennis player · b. 1983
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Claudine mean?
A female given name from French.
How popular is the name Claudine in 2025?
Claudine did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Claudine?
11,338 babies have been named Claudine in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Claudine most popular?
Claudine peaked in 1970, when 442 newborns received the name.
Is Claudine a boy or girl name?
Claudine is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Claudine rising or falling?
Claudine is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Claudine?
Well-known people named Claudine include Claudine Auger (actor), Claudine Guérin de Tencin (writer), Claudine Longet (singer).