Find out how popular the first name Claudie has been for the last 23 years (from 1974 to 1996) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Claudie by gender

Based on the last 23 years of data, Claudie is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 56% of people named Claudie being male.

For the most recent data in 1996, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Claudie.

It's also interesting to see that despite Claudie being historically a mostly male name, the most recent data from 1996 shows a shift in the trend, with more female babies being named Claudie.

The history of the first name Claudie

The name Claudie is a French feminine form derived from the Latin name Claudius. The name Claudius was a Roman family name that originated from the Latin word "claudus," meaning "lame" or "crippled." It is believed to have been a nickname given to an ancestor born with a physical disability.

Claudie gained popularity during the Roman Empire, as several notable figures bore the name Claudius. One of the most renowned was Claudius I, who ruled as Roman Emperor from 41 to 54 AD. He is known for his expansion of the Roman Empire and his promotion of public works projects.

The name Claudie can be traced back to medieval France, where it was a common variant of the name Claudia. In the 12th century, the trouvère (medieval poet and composer) Claudie de Sermisy was a prominent figure in the French court of King Henry II.

During the Renaissance period, the name Claudie appeared in various literary works. One notable example is the character Claudie in the play "The Faithful Shepherdess" by John Fletcher, which premiered in 1608.

In the 17th century, Claudie de Bretigny (1592-1666) was a French noblewoman and courtier who served as a lady-in-waiting to Queen Marie de' Medici.

Another historical figure with the name Claudie was Claudie Henriette de Hamel (1670-1737), a French aristocrat and philanthropist known for her charitable works and support of the arts.

In the 19th century, Claudie Saurel (1808-1881) was a French writer and journalist who advocated for women's rights and education.

Claudie Gallay (1824-1909) was a French sculptor and painter known for her portrait busts and religious works.

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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