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Claudia is a feminine name used in English and German. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Feminine form of Claudius. It is mentioned briefly in the New Testament." It ranked #1096 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, feminine form of Claudius. It is mentioned briefly in the New Testament. The entry lists its usage as English, German, Dutch, Swedish and others.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Claudia ranked #1096 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #1096 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Claudia mean?
Behind the Name does not give Claudia a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: feminine form of Claudius.
Is Claudia a popular name?
Claudia ranked #1096 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Claudia a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Claudia appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Claudia — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
