Claude
girl nameClaude entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #547 in 1880, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#547
peak (1880)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #811 |
| 1890s | #999 |
| 1900s | #1596 |
| 1910s | #2173 |
| 1920s | #2043 |
| 1930s | #2518 |
| 1940s | #3606 |
| 1950s | #4272 |
| 1960s | #5260 |
| 1970s | #6979 |
| 1980s | #9260 |
| 1990s | #13442 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Claude are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Claude alive today was born around 1926, making them about 99 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Claude in 2025?
- Claude is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Claude most popular?
- Claude peaked in 1880, reaching #547 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Claude with classmates?
- Claude will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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