Claud
Peaked at #139 nationally in 1885, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Claud has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Claud — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#3101
in 1930
Last ranked
#4800
in 1943
Years tracked
8
1918–1943
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1918, Claud reached its peak popularity for girls in 1930, ranking #3101 nationally with 9 babies given the name that year.
Claud hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1943, when it stood at #4800.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1943 | #4,800 | 5 |
| 1942 | #4,736 | 5 |
| 1930 | #3,101 | 9 |
| 1925 | #5,103 | 5 |
| 1923 | #4,475 | 6 |
| 1920 | #5,111 | 5 |
| 1919 | #4,346 | 6 |
| 1918 | #4,377 | 6 |
Claud — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#139
in 1885
Last ranked
#12592
in 2010
Years tracked
114
1880–2010
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Claud reached its peak popularity for boys in 1885, ranking #139 nationally with 97 babies given the name that year.
Claud hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2010, when it stood at #12592.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #12,592 | 5 |
| 1994 | #7,084 | 7 |
| 1993 | #4,755 | 12 |
| 1992 | #5,722 | 9 |
| 1991 | #7,429 | 6 |
| 1990 | #6,531 | 7 |
| 1989 | #5,241 | 9 |
| 1988 | #6,559 | 6 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Claud most popular?
Claud was most popular in 1885, when it ranked #139 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Claud becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Claud?
At least 10,940 babies have been recorded with the name Claud in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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