Claudia

Meaning of Claudia

The name Claudia comes from an ancient Roman family name. It's often interpreted to mean 'lame' or 'crippled', though this meaning isn't usually emphasized today.

Claudia has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Claudia

After ranking as high as #200 in 2000, Claudia has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Claudia

• Claudia Schiffer
  Supermodel and fashion icon
• Claudia Conway
  Social media personality
• Claudia Gray
  New York Times bestselling author
• Claudia Black
  Actress, science fiction roles
• Claudia Cardinale
  Italian film actress

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Questions about the name Claudia

What does the name Claudia mean?

Claudia means the name claudia comes from an ancient roman family name. it's often interpreted to mean 'lame' or 'crippled', though this meaning isn't usually emphasized today, and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Claudia a boy's or a girl's name?

Claudia is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Claudia?

Claudia did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Claudia most popular?

Claudia peaked at #200 in 2000.