boy's name
Claudius
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 10,896
Claudius is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in France in 1909, when 385 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1900.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Claudius over time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 3,425 |
| 1910s | 2,715 |
| 1920s | 2,440 |
| 1930s | 980 |
| 1940s | 255 |
| 1950s | 70 |
| 1960s | 45 |
| 1970s | 20 |
| 1980s | 15 |
How popular is Claudius?
In 1989, Claudius was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Claudius is used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names that peaked alongside Claudius
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents who like Claudius also like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Claudius over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling names for Claudius
Names from the same era that won't rhyme or share an initial with Claudius — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common questions about Claudius
How popular is the name Claudius?
In 1989, Claudius was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Claudius a girl's or a boy's name?
Claudius is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Claudius?
Claudius has 3 syllables.
When was Claudius most popular?
Claudius peaked in 1909, when 385 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Claudius a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Claudius currently ranks #11,488 in France. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.