Hannah Girl
HA-nuh
“grace, favor” · Hebrew
#56
Claudia
GirlLatin· “from the Roman family name Claudius”
- Meaning
- from the Roman family name Claudius
- Origin
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- KLAW-dee-uh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #1,096
- US babies 2025
- 219
- Best rank
- #111 (1952)
- Peak year
- 1952
Meaning and origin of Claudia
Claudia is a Latin name that is usually said to mean “from the Roman family name Claudius”.
Claudia is the feminine form of Claudius, the name of an ancient Roman family, traditionally derived from the Latin claudus, "lame". The Claudian family produced several emperors, including Claudius himself. A woman named Claudia is mentioned in Paul's Second Letter to Timothy, which made the name acceptable among early Christians. It has been used throughout Europe and the Americas, and in German and Spanish it is a steady classic. Claudia sounds poised, grown-up and elegant, with a slightly continental air in English. Claude and Claudie are possible short forms, and Claudine is a French diminutive.
Popularity over time
Claudia has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 139 different years. Its best national rank was #111 in 1952, the same year it reached its highest count of 3,383 babies. In 2025, 219 babies were named Claudia, and it ranked #1,096 nationally. That is 42% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #329 in 1920, #126 in 1950, #191 in 1980, #200 in 2000, #513 in 2010, and #1,096 in 2025. Of the 128,318 US girls named Claudia since records began, 18% were born in the 1950s, its biggest decade. The 1940s come next, with 19,174 babies. Since 2010, 5,394 more have been named Claudia.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Gwendolyn, Charlene, Yvonne, Gayle, and Roberta.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Claudia ranked highest in Missouri, Indiana, and Arizona.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | #604 | 9 |
| Indiana | #667 | 9 |
| Arizona | #765 | 8 |
| Illinois | #818 | 11 |
| Pennsylvania | #829 | 11 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Claudia is usually pronounced KLAW-dee-uh, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with C and ends in “-ia”.
Middle names for Claudia
A few middle names that flow with Claudia: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Claudia
Similar names
Maria Girl
muh-REE-uh
“form of Mary; meaning uncertain” · Latin
#87
Patricia Girl
puh-TRIH-shuh
“noble, patrician” · Latin
#1,336
Sylvia Girl
SIHL-vee-uh
“forest” · Latin
#300
Gloria Girl
GLAW-ree-uh
“glory” · Latin
#655
Silvia Girl
SIL-vee-uh
“of the forest” · Latin
#1,240
Leticia Girl
luh-TEE-shuh
“joy, happiness” · Spanish
#1,707
Viktoria Girl
vihk-TOR-ee-uh
“form of Victoria, victory” · Latin
#2,892
Adelia Girl
uh-DEEL-yuh
“variant of Adela, noble” · Latin
#2,117
Camellia Girl
kuh-MEEL-yuh
“the camellia flower” · Latin
#1,676
Lavinia Girl
luh-VIN-ee-uh
“from the Latin town Lavinium; uncertain” · Latin
#2,290
Cornelia Girl
kor-NEEL-yuh
“feminine of Cornelius; possibly horn” · Latin
#3,138
Amelia Girl
uh-MEEL-yuh
“work” · Germanic
#4
Lists that include Claudia
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Claudia mean?
Claudia is a Latin name that is usually said to mean “from the Roman family name Claudius”.
What is the origin of the name Claudia?
Claudia has Latin roots. Claudia is the feminine form of Claudius, the name of an ancient Roman family, traditionally derived from the Latin claudus, "lame".
Is Claudia a popular name?
Not especially. Claudia ranked #1,096 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Claudia a boy or girl name?
Claudia is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Claudia?
Claudia is usually pronounced KLAW-dee-uh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings