Claude
boy name#3036 in 2025Claude entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #46 in 1887, ranks #3036 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#3036
rank today
#46
peak (1887)
40
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #52 |
| 1890s | #57 |
| 1900s | #68 |
| 1910s | #91 |
| 1920s | #105 |
| 1930s | #131 |
| 1940s | #158 |
| 1950s | #219 |
| 1960s | #308 |
| 1970s | #453 |
| 1980s | #630 |
| 1990s | #1055 |
| 2000s | #1862 |
| 2010s | #2626 |
| 2020s | #3130 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Claude has been most popular in TX, NY, GA.
Living bearers
About 29,000 people named Claude are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Claude alive today was born around 1933, making them about 92 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 ranks #3036 among US boy names in 2025, with 40 babies given the name.
- When was the name Claude most popular?
- Claude peaked in 1887, reaching #46 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Claude with classmates?
- Claude will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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