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Claudia

Girl name · 494 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Claudia: 494 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 19 births in 1997.

Claudia stems from the Latin “claudus,” meaning “lame” or “crippled,” though the name was a prestigious feminine form of the Roman family name Claudius. It entered wide use across Europe partly through the early Christian Saint Claudia, mentioned in the New Testament. Modern famous bearers include Italian film icon Claudia Cardinale, German supermodel Claudia Schiffer, and British TV presenter Claudia Winkleman. While no major place is named directly after a Claudia, the Roman root survives in the ancient city of Claud

Girl 46 of 52 years

Peak year
199719 babies
Latest (2025)
#5395 babies
Total births
494since 1974
5-year trend
▼ 50%vs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1997 · 19
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).