NAME PROFILE
Claud
Claud is a variant of the name Claude, which means 'lame' or 'crippled' in Latin. Despite its etymological roots, it conveys strength and sophistication, often associated with artistic and intellectual pursuits.
Key Stats
| Total births | 10,940 |
| Gender | Male (56% / 44%) |
| Peak year | 1919 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 1968 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 24%AR — 20%GA — 19%OK — 19%AL — 19%
Notable People
Claude Monet (Artist, founder of Impressionism) · Claude Debussy (Composer, known for 'Clair de Lune') · Claude Lévi-Strauss (Anthropologist, known for structuralism) · Claude Rains (Actor, known for 'Casablanca') · Claude Giroux (NHL player, known for his time with the Philadelphia Flyers)
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