Claudia

Claudia is a girl's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 225 girls in the United States.

Claudia at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Spanish · Portuguese · German · Italian
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈklɔː.di.ə/

About the name Claudia

Claudia belongs to the Spanish and Portuguese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Claudia first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #111 in 1952, and in 2024 225 babies received the name — 128,093 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Claudia in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#111 in 1952
Peak year
1952
Babies named Claudia in 2024
225
Total since 1880
128,093

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Claudia mean?

The meaning of Claudia is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Claudia a boy or girl name?

Claudia is a girl name. In 2024, 225 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Claudia?

Claudia comes from the Spanish, Portuguese, German and Italian tradition.

How popular is the name Claudia?

Claudia first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #111 in 1952, and 225 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Claudia?

Claudia is pronounced /ˈklɔː.di.ə/ (IPA).

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