Claud
Boy nameClaud has been given to 10,940 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1919.
Meaning & origin
Variant of Claude.
Origin: Latin
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
10,940
Peak year
1919 (350 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1880
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
0% girls / 100% boys
Rank through the decades
Claud's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1900 | #189 |
| 1925 | #327 |
| 1950 | #772 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Claud — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Claud.
FAQ
How popular is the name Claud?
Claud has been given to 10,940 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Claud peak?
Claud peaked in 1919, when 350 babies were given the name.
Is Claud a girl or boy name?
Claud is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Claud are boys).
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