Will my child share the name Claude with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 12 UK babies named Claude per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Claude in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Claude becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Claude is rising: up 390 places since 2020, to #2,014 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #818 in 1996.

Is Claude a good choice for a distinctive name?

Claude is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Claude a popular baby name in the United States?

Claude does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Claude is a distinctive choice, ranked #2014 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Claude in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Claude

Claude is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 739 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #818 in 1996 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Claude is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Claude in their class.