Claudius
- Pronunciation
- [Clau-di-us]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Lame.
- Origin
- English
Claudius Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 922 baby boys have been named Claudius. The name peaked in 1916 with 23 US births that year (rank #1466).
Top States for Claudius
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Claudius births are: North Carolina (16).
Other English-Origin Names Like Claudius
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8-Letter Names Starting with C
Names with Claudius's exact length and starting letter: Cacamwri, Caddaham, Caddaric, Caddarik, Caddawyc.
Quick Facts About Claudius
Famous People Named Claudius
1 notable figure from history and culture who share the name Claudius.
- Claudius Ptolemy was a prominent Greek astronomer and geographer.
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Compare Claudius to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Claudius against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).