Name meaning & stats
Claudius
Claudius. 498 US babies since 1940, peak 1956. Notable Claudiuss are 1.6× over-represented as musicians.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1956
498 US babies were named Claudius between 1940 and 2025.
Claudius around the world
- France: 9,960 babies since 1900, peak 1909
From official birth registries. Sources are listed on About the data.
Where Claudiuss end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.0× | Low · 8 people |
| Professor | 1.4× | Low · 7 people |
| Musician | 1.6× | Low · 6 people |
| Writer | 1.2× | Low · 5 people |
Among notable men who are musicians, Claudiuss show up 1.6× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Other spellings
The most common spelling: 77% of Claudiuss use it
- Claudius 77%
- Claudis 23%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1956)