Clauzell
Derived from Latin, meaning "little key" or "little enclosure".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Clauzell. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Clauzell today is around 84 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Clauzell births was 1937 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Clauzell. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Clauzell is about 84 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Clauzells were born before 1952.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Clauzell. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1937
7 babies that year
Average age
84
years old
1948 SSA rank
#3,763
Tracked since 1937
Popularity
Clauzell: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Clauzell from the 1930s through to the 1940s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1930s, with 7 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1930s peak, Clauzell remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Clauzell by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Clauzell during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Clauzell
The name Clauzell has its origins in the ancient Gaulish language, spoken by the Celtic tribes that inhabited present-day France and parts of neighboring regions during the Roman era. It is derived from the Proto-Celtic root "klau-," meaning "to hear" or "to listen," and the diminutive suffix "-zell," which was commonly used to form affectionate or endearing names.
Clauzell was a relatively uncommon name in ancient Gaul, and there are no known references to it in classical texts or historical records from that period. The earliest documented use of the name dates back to the 8th century AD, when a Frankish noblewoman named Clauzell was mentioned in the annals of the Benedictine monastery of Fulda, in present-day Germany.
One of the earliest notable individuals bearing the name Clauzell was a Breton monk who lived in the 9th century. He is known for his contributions to the preservation and study of Celtic languages and literature, and his work played a significant role in the revival of interest in Celtic culture during the medieval period.
In the 12th century, a woman named Clauzell was recorded as being a member of the court of Eleanor of Aquitaine, one of the most powerful and influential figures of the Middle Ages. Clauzell is believed to have served as a lady-in-waiting to the Duchess of Aquitaine.
During the Renaissance, a Italian painter named Clauzell di Firenze (1435-1510) gained recognition for his fresco paintings in several churches and palaces in Florence and its surrounding areas. His works are notable for their vibrant colors and depictions of religious scenes and mythological figures.
In the 18th century, a French explorer and naturalist named Clauzell Rousseau (1720-1788) made significant contributions to the study of flora and fauna in the Caribbean region. He is credited with discovering and cataloging numerous plant and animal species during his expeditions to the West Indies.
Another noteworthy individual with the name Clauzell was a German composer and musician named Clauzell Schubert (1810-1879), who was active during the Romantic era. Although not as well-known as some of his contemporaries, Schubert's compositions for chamber ensembles and solo piano were highly regarded by critics and fellow musicians of his time.
People
Clauzell + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Clauzell as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Clauzell: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Clauzell?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Clauzell going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Clauzell a common name?
We classify Clauzell as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Clauzell most popular?
The single biggest year for Clauzell was 1937, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Clauzell is about 84 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Clauzell in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Clauzell a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Clauzell in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Clauzell still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Clauzell in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Clauzell can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Clauzell?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.