Name meaning & stats
Claudia
Claudia means “lame (Roman family name)” (Latin origin). 113,450 US babies since 1940, peak 1952. Notable Claudias are 2.0× over-represented as journalists.
What it means
“lame (Roman family name)”
LatinWell documented
In US birth records
Peak year: 1952
113,450 US babies were named Claudia between 1940 and 2025.
Where Claudias end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 0.9× | Medium · 23 people |
| Writer | 1.2× | Medium · 21 people |
| Journalist | 2.0× | Medium · 19 people |
| Singer | 1.1× | Medium · 13 people |
Among notable women who are journalists, Claudias show up 2.0× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Spelling family
Claudia is the main spelling
- Claudia 99%
- Klaudia 1%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1952)