Claudia
Peaked at #111 nationally in 1952, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Claudia has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Claudia — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#111
in 1952
Current rank
#1090
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Claudia reached its peak popularity for girls in 1952, ranking #111 nationally with 3,383 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #731 (2014) to #1090 (2024) — a 33% drop.
As of 2024, Claudia ranks #1090 nationally for girls, with 225 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,090 | 225 |
| 2023 | #1,080 | 229 |
| 2022 | #1,094 | 228 |
| 2021 | #1,029 | 246 |
| 2020 | #1,024 | 245 |
| 2019 | #1,053 | 243 |
| 2018 | #866 | 313 |
| 2017 | #834 | 326 |
Claudia — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1351
in 1900
Last ranked
#10964
in 2002
Years tracked
74
1900–2002
Trend
Falling
Claudia was already at its most popular for boys in 1900 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #1351), with 5 babies given the name that year.
Claudia hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2002, when it stood at #10964.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #10,964 | 5 |
| 1999 | #10,184 | 5 |
| 1996 | #6,604 | 8 |
| 1994 | #5,940 | 9 |
| 1993 | #4,487 | 13 |
| 1992 | #5,299 | 10 |
| 1991 | #3,127 | 20 |
| 1990 | #2,878 | 22 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Claudia most popular?
Claudia was most popular in 1952, when it ranked #111 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Claudia 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 Claudia?
At least 128,853 babies have been recorded with the name Claudia in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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