Name Profile
Claudia
“Lame” — Portuguese
GirlPortuguese2 syllablesCurrent rank #200 (2000)
About Claudia
Claudia is a classically beautiful girl's name with Portuguese and ancient Roman roots, historically meaning "lame" or "enclosure." Far beyond its literal translation, this distinguished name exudes an aura of vintage sophistication and enduring strength.
Quick Facts
GenderGirl
OriginPortuguese
Syllables2
Nicknames for Claudia
ClauClaDiaClaudClaudy
Popularity in the U.S.
Claudia is not in the U.S. SSA top 1,000 for 2024 girls..
Claudia popularity chartUse the Births and Rank buttons to change the metric. The data values are listed below.Claudia had 1,608 births in 2000.
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| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1,568 | #191 |
| 1992 | 1,596 | #190 |
| 1993 | 1,592 | #183 |
| 1994 | 1,503 | #198 |
| 1995 | 1,751 | #172 |
| 1996 | 1,806 | #174 |
| 1997 | 1,837 | #168 |
| 1998 | 1,706 | #179 |
| 1999 | 1,658 | #186 |
| 2000 | 1,608 | #200 |
Middle Name Ideas
- Claudia Rose
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Claudia mean?
Claudia is commonly linked to the meaning Lame and is associated with Portuguese roots.
Is Claudia a popular baby name in the U.S.?
Claudia is not in the U.S. SSA top 1,000 for 2024 girls..
What are common nicknames for Claudia?
Popular nicknames include Clau, Cla, Dia, Claud, Claudy.