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About Claude
There's an artistic sensibility woven into Claude, a name that conjures images of creativity, intellect, and European sophistication. This single-syllable name achieves remarkable depth, feeling both classic and contemporary depending on context. Claude carries cultural weight, associated with impressionist painters, philosophers, and innovators throughout history, yet it never feels burdened by its legacy. The name's simplicity becomes its strength—easy to spell, straightforward to pronounce, yet distinctive enough to avoid commonness. It works across languages and borders with remarkable ease, a truly international choice for globally-minded families. Claude suggests someone contemplative and creative, someone who sees the world through a unique lens. The name ages beautifully, equally appropriate for a curious child and a distinguished adult. Its lack of obvious nickname forms means the name remains consistent throughout life, building a cohesive identity.
Popularity of the Name Claude
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | New Zealand | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #56 | ||
| 1881 | #53 | ||
| 1882 | #50 | ||
| 1883 | #54 | ||
| 1884 | #54 | ||
| 1885 | #52 | ||
| 1886 | #48 | ||
| 1887 | #46 | ||
| 1888 | #55 | ||
| 1889 | #49 | ||
| 1890 | #57 | ||
| 1891 | #57 | ||
| 1892 | #62 | ||
| 1893 | #52 | ||
| 1894 | #53 | ||
| 1895 | #55 | ||
| 1896 | #54 | ||
| 1897 | #59 | ||
| 1898 | #59 | ||
| 1899 | #63 | ||
| 1900 | #59 | #57 | |
| 1901 | #58 | #51 | |
| 1902 | #68 | #75 | |
| 1903 | #71 | #55 | |
| 1904 | #70 | #68 | |
| 1905 | #63 | #57 | |
| 1906 | #73 | #49 | |
| 1907 | #74 | #55 | |
| 1908 | #69 | #57 | |
| 1909 | #74 | #65 | |
| 1910 | #78 | #64 | |
| 1911 | #87 | #64 | |
| 1912 | #89 | #78 | |
| 1913 | #88 | #67 | |
| 1914 | #93 | #76 | |
| 1915 | #96 | #77 | |
| 1916 | #93 | #83 | |
| 1917 | #98 | #68 | |
| 1918 | #95 | #117 | |
| 1919 | #92 | #76 | |
| 1920 | #92 | #101 | |
| 1921 | #96 | #78 | |
| 1922 | #97 | #106 | |
| 1923 | #103 | #100 | |
| 1924 | #103 | #133 | |
| 1925 | #102 | #119 | |
| 1926 | #106 | #128 | |
| 1927 | #114 | #136 | |
| 1928 | #116 | #138 | |
| 1929 | #119 | ||
| 1930 | #122 | ||
| 1931 | #134 | #120 | |
| 1932 | #126 | #143 | |
| 1933 | #131 | #147 | |
| 1934 | #130 | #113 | |
| 1935 | #129 | ||
| 1936 | #132 | #142 | |
| 1937 | #137 | ||
| 1938 | #131 | #159 | |
| 1939 | #141 | ||
| 1940 | #145 | ||
| 1941 | #151 | ||
| 1942 | #149 | ||
| 1943 | #152 | ||
| 1944 | #154 | ||
| 1945 | #159 | ||
| 1946 | #163 | ||
| 1947 | #167 | ||
| 1948 | #168 | ||
| 1949 | #176 | ||
| 1950 | #177 | ||
| 1951 | #188 | #205 | |
| 1952 | #197 | ||
| 1953 | #204 | ||
| 1954 | #208 | ||
| 1955 | #218 | ||
| 1956 | #231 | ||
| 1957 | #242 | ||
| 1958 | #253 | ||
| 1959 | #270 | ||
| 1960 | #277 | ||
| 1961 | #277 | ||
| 1962 | #292 | ||
| 1963 | #282 | ||
| 1964 | #293 | ||
| 1965 | #308 | ||
| 1966 | #317 | ||
| 1967 | #334 | ||
| 1968 | #332 | ||
| 1969 | #368 | ||
| 1970 | #383 | ||
| 1971 | #391 | ||
| 1972 | #417 | ||
| 1973 | #433 | ||
| 1974 | #443 | ||
| 1975 | #449 | ||
| 1976 | #484 | ||
| 1977 | #515 | ||
| 1978 | #498 | ||
| 1979 | #512 | ||
| 1980 | #524 | ||
| 1981 | #560 | ||
| 1982 | #560 | ||
| 1983 | #628 | ||
| 1984 | #622 | ||
| 1985 | #639 | ||
| 1986 | #677 | ||
| 1987 | #634 | ||
| 1988 | #696 | ||
| 1989 | #754 | ||
| 1990 | #832 | ||
| 1991 | #866 | #407 | |
| 1992 | #886 | #477 | |
| 1993 | #896 | #492 | |
| 1994 | #756 | ||
| 1995 | #456 | ||
| 1996 | #602 | ||
| 1997 | #742 | ||
| 1998 | #935 | ||
| 1999 | #822 | ||
| 2000 | #908 | ||
| 2001 | #907 |
Top names by country: United States · New Zealand · Canada
Variations of Name Claude
- Claud
- Claudius
- Claudio
- Claudin
- Claudian
- Claudine
Names Similar to Claude
Nicknames for Claude
- Claud
- Clay
- CJ
- Claudie
Famous People Named Claude
| Claude Monet | French painter |
| Claude Debussy | French composer |
| Claude Shannon | American mathematician and electrical engineer |
| Claude McKay | Jamaican-American poet and writer |
| Claude Lévi-Strauss | French anthropologist |
| Claude Giroux | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Claude Julien | Canadian ice hockey coach |
| Claude Makélélé | French former footballer |
| Claude Simon | French novelist and Nobel laureate |
| Claude Rains | British-American actor |
| Claude Akins | American actor |
| Claude Auchinleck | British Army commander |
| Claude Brown | American author |
| Claude Chabrol | French film director |
| Claude Lemieux | Canadian former ice hockey player |
| Claude Elwood Shannon | American mathematician |
| Claude Louis Berthollet | French chemist |
| Claude Pepper | American politician |
| Claude Simonon | English musician - The Clash |
| Claude Thornhill | American pianist and bandleader |
Characters Named Claude
| Claude Frollo | "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame" |
| Claude Speed | "Grand Theft Auto" |
| Claude Rains | "Heroes" |
| Claude Bellegarde | "Hart of Dixie" |
| Claude Crane | "Beverly Hills, 90210" |
| Claude von Riegan | "Fire Emblem - Three Houses" |
| Claude Faustus | "Black Butler" |
| Claude Weaver | "Degrassi - The Next Generation" |
| Claude Kenny | "Star Ocean" |
| Claude C. Kenny | "Tales of Destiny" |
| Claude C. Hopkins | "Mr. Robot" |
| Claude Wallace | "Valkyria Chronicles 4" |
| Claude Becker | "The Royals" |