The nameClaudette
Claudette is a French pet form of Claude. It was a top 250 American name in the 1930s.
- Girl's name
- French
Meaning
Claudette comes from Claude, from the Roman family name Claudius.
Origin
French, from Latin.
History
In the United States Claudette reached 232nd place in 1936, at the height of Claudette Colbert's fame.
Did you know?
- In March 1955 in Montgomery, Claudette Colvin, aged 15, refused to give up her bus seat, nine months before Rosa Parks.
Famous people named Claudette
- Claudette Colbert, actress
- Claudette Colvin, civil rights pioneer
Popularity of the name Claudette
Claudette in the United States
Claudette was most popular in the United States in the 1940s, with 5,047 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Claudette. Its rise began around 1931, and it peaked in 1936. Half of all babies named Claudette in the United States were born before 1949, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Claudette in France
Claudette was most popular in France in the 1940s, with 17,545 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Claudette. Its rise began around 1922, and it peaked in 1946. Half of all babies named Claudette in France were born before 1943, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Claudette mean?
Claudette comes from Claude, from the Roman family name Claudius.
What is the origin of the name Claudette?
French, from Latin.
Is Claudette a girl's or a boy's name?
Claudette is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Claudette?
In 2024, Claudette was the 10885th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 9 births.
What are the variants of the name Claudette?
Variants and related names of Claudette include Claude.
Who are famous people named Claudette?
Claudette Colbert, actress; Claudette Colvin, civil rights pioneer.