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Claude
Claude is of Latin origin, meaning 'lame' or 'enclosure.' Despite its literal meaning, the name carries a rich historical and cultural significance, often associated with creativity and influential figures in art, music, and science.
Key Stats
| Total births | 92,289 |
| Gender | Male (82% / 18%) |
| Peak year | 1920 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | Yes |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 22%FL — 21%NY — 20%LA — 19%CA — 19%
Notable People
Claude Monet (Painter, founder of Impressionism) · Claude Debussy (Composer, known for 'Clair de Lune') · Claude Levi-Strauss (Anthropologist, known for structuralism) · Claude Rains (Actor, known for 'Casablanca') · Claude Shannon (Mathematician, known as the father of information theory)
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