Find out how popular the first name Claud has been for the last 37 years (from 1974 to 2010) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Claud by gender

Based on the last 37 years of data, Claud is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2010, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Claud.

The history of the first name Claud

The name Claud has its origins in the ancient Roman world, derived from the Latin name Claudius. It is believed to have come from the Roman family name Claudius, which is thought to be associated with the Latin word "claudus," meaning "lame" or "crippled." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone with a physical disability or limp.

The name Claudius was borne by several prominent figures in Roman history, including several Roman emperors. The most famous of these was Claudius I, who ruled from 41 to 54 AD. He is known for his conquests in Britain and for the construction of important public works in Rome, such as the Claudian aqueduct.

In the early days of Christianity, the name Claudius was also adopted by some early saints and martyrs. One notable figure was Saint Claudius of Turin, a 9th-century bishop and writer who is remembered for his opposition to the veneration of images in churches.

The name Claud emerged as a variant of Claudius during the Middle Ages. One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Claud is from the 12th century, when it was used by Claud de Bauffremont, a French nobleman and crusader.

Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who bore the name Claud. These include Claud Lorrain, a 17th-century French painter known for his landscape paintings (1600-1682); Claud Frollo, a fictional character in Victor Hugo's novel "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame"; Claud Rains, an English actor who appeared in numerous Hollywood films (1889-1967); Claud Cockburn, an Irish novelist and journalist (1904-1981); and Claud Levi-Strauss, a French anthropologist and ethnologist known for his work on structural anthropology (1908-2009).

While the name Claud has declined in popularity in recent times, it retains a rich historical legacy that traces back to ancient Rome and the influential figures who bore this name throughout the centuries.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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