Claudia
Meaning: Round, barrel, stout
Origin: Old English/Welsh
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #197
Total births: 2,089
History: Claudia surged in the 2000s in Australia. The name brings Roman elegance to Australian naming. Claudia represents Australian parents choosing classical names — ancient gravitas in a young country.
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| Current rank (2010) | #81 |
| Babies named Claudia in 2010 | 89 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 2,089 |
| Peak year | 1998 (180 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #37 |
| Years in records | 1994–2010 (15 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 30 spots |
Frequently asked about Claudia
What does the name Claudia mean?
Claudia means “Round, barrel, stout” from Old English/Welsh roots.
What is the origin of the name Claudia?
Claudia has Old English/Welsh origin. The traditional meaning is “Round, barrel, stout”.
How popular is Claudia in Australia?
Claudia ranked #81 in Australia in 2010 — given to 89 babies that year.
When was Claudia most popular?
Claudia peaked in 1998 with 180 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Claudia a boy or girl name?
Claudia is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Claudias in registered births are female.
Is the name Claudia rising or falling in popularity?
Claudia has fallen 30 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #51 in 2005 to #81 in 2010.
How long has Claudia been recorded in Australia?
Claudia appears in birth records in Australia across 15 years — from 1994 through 2010.