Claudius
Pronunciation: [ kl-AWD-ee-uhs ]
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Claudius first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 408 babies have been named Claudius in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Claudius is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #31,359 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #31,359
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Claudius
Claudius is a boy name .
Claudius is currently ranked #31,359 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Claudius include Cla, Clau, Clauy, Clauie, Claud, Claudy, Claudie, Ius, Iusy, Iusie, Cly, and Clie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Claudius include Claudio, Claude . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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