Claudine Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Claudine is a name of Latin origin, derived from Claudius, meaning 'lame.' It has evolved through various historical forms and is primarily associated with French culture. While it has no biblical relevance, it gained significant popularity in the 19th century and is perceived as a classic and elegant name today. Notable figures with this name include Claudine Auger and Claudine Longet.
The name Claudine is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Claudine has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Claudine' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6687th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6773rd out of 6773 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 569th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 553rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1065th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 760th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3801st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7661st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 18286th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Claudine' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Claudine"
Pronunciation
/klɔːˈdiːn/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Claudine is derived from the Latin name Claudius, which means 'lame' or 'crippled.' It is a diminutive form that became popular in French-speaking cultures.
Meaning
lame
Language Evolution
Claudia, Claudinus, Claudine
Historical Usage
Claudine gained popularity in the 19th century, especially in France, and has been used in various literary works.
Variants & Derivatives
Claudia, Claude, Claudette
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Claudine is regarded as a classic and elegant name, often associated with grace and sophistication.
Famous People
Claudine Auger, Claudine Longet, Claudine Schneider
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Claudine"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Claudine"
"Claudine" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 6687th of 7545 | 10 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 6773rd of 6773 | 5 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 569th of 9107 | 2,785 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 553rd of 9204 | 2,881 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1065th of 12526 | 1,775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 760th of 19264 | 3,042 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3801st of 27321 | 407 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 7661st of 35406 | 233 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 18286th of 30306 | 33 |
Regional Popularity of "Claudine" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Claudine" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
39.69% 562nd/1416 |
57.94% 799th/1379 |
18.26% 432nd/2366 |
56.30% 643rd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
41.66% 644th/1546 |
57.58% 896th/1556 |
18.74% 441st/2353 |
35.16% 544th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
49.80% 1109th/2227 |
44.16% 1073rd/2430 |
35.30% 1007th/2853 |
37.23% 1033rd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
30.10% 884th/2937 |
14.01% 488th/3483 |
35.19% 1238th/3518 |
20.38% 824th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
46.48% 2080th/4475 |
77.76% 4039th/5194 |
47.59% 3006th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
72.93% 3766th/5164 |
87.19% 6376th/7313 |
76.74% 5727th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Claudine"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Claudine" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.