Find out how popular the first name Claudel has been for the last 15 years (from 1980 to 1994) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Claudel by gender

Based on the last 15 years of data, Claudel is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1994, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Claudel.

The history of the first name Claudel

The given name Claudel has its origins in the Latin language and culture. It is derived from the Roman family name Claudius, which was derived from the Latin word claudus, meaning "lame" or "crippled." The name Claudius was first used by a patrician family in ancient Rome, and it later became a popular name during the Roman Empire.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Claudel can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Suetonius, who mentions a member of the Claudian family named Claudel in his work "The Twelve Caesars." Additionally, the name appears in various ancient Roman inscriptions and records.

In the Middle Ages, the name Claudel was popularized among French nobility and royalty. One of the earliest recorded examples of the name in this context is Claudel de Vergy, a French knight who lived in the 12th century and is mentioned in several medieval chronicles.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Claudel. One of the most famous was Paul Claudel (1868-1955), a French poet, dramatist, and diplomat who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1925. Another prominent figure was Camille Claudel (1864-1943), a French sculptor and graphic artist who was also the lover and muse of the renowned sculptor Auguste Rodin.

Other notable individuals with the name Claudel include:

1. Prosper Claudel (1778-1836), a French botanist and naturalist.
2. Claudel Bayard (1948-2020), a Haitian painter and sculptor.
3. Claudel Rulleau (born 1945), a French singer and songwriter.
4. Claudel Vidal (born 1971), a French rugby union player.
5. Claudel Nanga (born 1985), a Cameroonian footballer.

The name Claudel has a rich history and has been associated with various notable individuals throughout the centuries, particularly in the fields of literature, art, and science.

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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