How Many People Are Named Claudius?
Complete statistics for the name Claudius: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Claudius, a very rare male name, has only 409 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 807,797 Americans. The majority, 72%, are over 60, giving it an older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
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🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 78All 922 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1916Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Claudius Through the Generations
Over the decades, Claudius has maintained its status as a classic, old-school name, peaking in popularity in 1916 with 23 births. Today, it's considered very rare, with only 409 individuals carrying the name across the country. Interestingly, the age distribution shows a significant skew towards older generations, with 64 under 30, 194 aged between 30 and 60, and 664 over 60, reflecting its enduring legacy among the older populace.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Claudius's Latin roots
📄 About the Name Claudius
How Many People Have the Name Claudius?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 409 people in the United States currently share the name Claudius. That works out to roughly 1 in every 807,797 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Claudius a Common or Rare Name?
Claudius is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Claudius in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Claudius Most Popular?
The name Claudius reached peak popularity in 1916, with 23 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Claudius?
Approximately 409 people named Claudius live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 922. That works out to roughly 1 in 807,797 Americans.
Is Claudius a rare name?
Claudius is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 807,797 Americans has this name.
What does the name Claudius mean?
The meaning and origin of Claudius are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Claudius more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Claudius are male and 0% are female.
When was Claudius most popular?
Claudius peaked in 1916 with 23 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.