The nameClaude
Claude is a French name that was a top 50 American name in the 1880s.
- Unisex name
- French
- Feast day
Meaning
Claude comes from the Roman family name Claudius, often linked to claudus, "lame".
Origin
French, from Latin.
History
In the United States Claude reached 46th place in 1887. In England and Wales its best rank since 1996 is 818th, in 1996.
Did you know?
- Claude Monet's painting Impression, Sunrise gave Impressionism its name.
- My Way, sung by Frank Sinatra, is an English version of Comme d'habitude, a 1967 hit by the French singer Claude François.
Famous people named Claude
- Claude Monet, painter
- Claude Debussy, composer
- Claude Makélélé, footballer
Popularity of the name Claude
Claude in the United States
Claude was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 17,190 births over the decade, 19% of all recorded babies named Claude. Half of all babies named Claude in the United States were born before 1933, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 38 births a year on average, against 48 in the five years before.
Claude in France
Claude was most popular in France in the 1930s, with 136,475 births over the decade, 29% of all recorded babies named Claude. Its rise began around 1921, and it peaked in 1936. Half of all babies named Claude in France were born before 1943, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Claude
Names from the same generation as Claude, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Claude mean?
Claude comes from the Roman family name Claudius, often linked to claudus, "lame".
What is the origin of the name Claude?
French, from Latin.
Is Claude a girl's or a boy's name?
Claude is a unisex name, given to both girls and boys.
How popular is the name Claude?
In 2024, Claude was the 3370th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 35 births.
What are the variants of the name Claude?
Variants and related names of Claude include Claudette, Claudie, Claudine, Claudio, Claudius and Claudy.
What are good sibling names for Claude?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Jeanne, Aline, Nicolle and Yvonne for a sister, Jacques, Armand, Luc and Mathieu for a brother.
Who are famous people named Claude?
Claude Monet, painter; Claude Debussy, composer; Claude Makélélé, footballer.