UnisexFrench origin

Claude: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

One who walks with gentle strength and quiet confidence.

Origin
French
Syllables
1
Current rank
#2747
Peak
#46 in 1887

Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1880: #5618801900: #5919001910: #7819101920: #9219201930: #12219301940: #14519401950: #17719501960: #27719601970: #38319701980: #52319801990: #83619902000: #130220002005: #184020052010: #233120102015: #243220152020: #27472020#1#2747

What Claude Means

Claude is a unisex name of French origin. One who walks with gentle strength and quiet confidence.

How Popular Claude Is

Claude currently ranks #2747 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #46 in 1887. It is rising.

Good to Know About Claude

  • Claude reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #46 in 1887.
  • Claude has been gaining popularity in recent years.
  • Claude has been a top 100 name across 174+ years of American history.
  • Claude is a name with French elegance and history.

Names Like Claude

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Sibling Names for Claude

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Questions About Claude

What does Claude mean?

Claude is a unisex name of French origin. One who walks with gentle strength and quiet confidence.

How popular is Claude?

Claude currently ranks #2747 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #46 in 1887. It is rising.

Where does Claude come from?

Claude comes from French roots. Claude reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #46 in 1887.

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