The nameClaudius

Claudius is the name of a Roman emperor and of Hamlet's uncle.

Boy's name
Latin
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Meaning

Claudius is a Roman family name, often linked to claudus, "lame".

Origin

Latin.

History

The emperor Claudius launched the Roman conquest of Britain in AD 43. In the United States the name reached 780th place in 1893.

Popularity of the name Claudius

Claudius in the United States

1916peak year (23 births)

922babies named Claudius in the United States since 1880

Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Claudius was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 147 births over the decade, 16% of all recorded babies named Claudius. Its rise began around 1890, and it peaked in 1916. Half of all babies named Claudius in the United States were born before 1943, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.

Claudius in France

1909peak year (385 births)

9,965babies named Claudius in France since 1900

Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Claudius was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 3,425 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Claudius. Half of all babies named Claudius in France were born before 1914, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.

Variants and related names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Claudius mean?

Claudius is a Roman family name, often linked to claudus, "lame".

What is the origin of the name Claudius?

Latin.

Is Claudius a girl's or a boy's name?

Claudius is a boy's name.

What are the variants of the name Claudius?

Variants and related names of Claudius include Claude and Claudia.