Claud
boy nameClaud entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #139 in 1885, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#139
peak (1885)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #153 |
| 1890s | #180 |
| 1900s | #214 |
| 1910s | #302 |
| 1920s | #357 |
| 1930s | #493 |
| 1940s | #659 |
| 1950s | #996 |
| 1960s | #1579 |
| 1970s | #2989 |
| 1980s | #5009 |
| 1990s | #6202 |
| 2010s | #12231 |
Living bearers
About 1,600 people named Claud are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Claud alive today was born around 1922, making them about 103 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Claud in 2025?
- Claud is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Claud most popular?
- Claud peaked in 1885, reaching #139 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Claud with classmates?
- Claud will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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