Claudia Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Claudia – Meaning: lame, limping (as with the Roman gens Claudia/Claudius) – Origin: Latin (Roman clan name) – Gender: used for both boys and girls – Pronunciation: KLAW-dee-uh

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Claudia comes from the Roman clan name Claudia, the feminine form of Claudius, and its Latin root literally means "lame" or "limping." It's an old name with a long, traceable history rather than a modern invention. Worth knowing upfront if you're weighing what the name means before choosing it.

Meaning & Origin of Claudia

Meaning: Lame, limping (as with the Roman gens Claudia/Claudius).

Origin: Latin (Roman clan name).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Claudia

Phonetic: KLAW-dee-uh   IPA: /ˈklɔːdiə/

Popularity of Claudia

Claudia hit its high point in 1952, ranking #111 with 3,383 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had dropped to #1090, with only 225 babies named Claudia.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Claudia mean?

Lame, limping (as with the Roman gens Claudia/Claudius). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Claudia)

How do you pronounce Claudia?

Claudia is pronounced KLAW-dee-uh (IPA: /ˈklɔːdiə/).

Is Claudia a popular name right now?

Claudia peaked at #111 in 1952 and is ranked #1090 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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