Total births
315
Boys' name · since 1912
Claudy
Since 1912, U.S. Social Security records show 315 babies named Claudy, peaking in 1918. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 315
- total births
- 1912–1996
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
Claudy is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 315 have been recorded since 1912.
Social Security Administration records show Claudy recorded 315 times among boys since 1912, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1930s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 1996.
- 315 total births
- 1912–1996 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 30% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
315 boys have been named Claudy since 1912, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1996.
- 315
- total births
- 1912–1996
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Claudy was born in this single decade.
1918
Single peak year
14 babies were named Claudy in 1918 - its busiest year on record.
Claudy's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Claudy's SSA record in two at 1935 and the more recent half accounts for 44% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 56%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1912, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1918 peak of 14, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Claudy at a glance
Last recorded 1996Peak year
1918
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Claudy popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–1996
- Peak year (1918)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 85 years of records
Claudy popularity over time - girls
14 total births recorded since 1920 (Claudy as girls' name)
Claudy by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Claudy's strongest decade.
95 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Claudy births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
47 births
- 1920s
1920s
81 births
- 1930s
1930s
95 births
- 1940s
1940s
47 births
- 1950s 25
1950s
25 births
- 1980s 15
1980s
15 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 95 births (30% of all-time use).
Claudy by state
Where Claudy concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mississippi | | 5 | 1.6% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 1.6% |
Mississippi share of Claudy's total US births 1.6%
Even split
5 of 315 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Claudy? ▼
315 babies have been named Claudy since 1912. It was last recorded in 1996. The peak year was 1918 with 14 births.
When was Claudy most popular? ▼
Claudy was most popular in the 1930s decade with 95 total births. The single peak year was 1918.
Where is Claudy most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Claudy are Mississippi (5 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Claudy been used? ▼
Claudy has been recorded in Social Security data since 1912, spanning 85 years of data through 1996.
What names are similar to Claudy? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Clarence, Clayton, Claude, Clark, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Claudy's data
- Claudy's decade-level peak was the 1930s (95 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Mississippi records the most Claudys (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Mississippi names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Claudy
Nearby Names Like Claudy
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Claudy
Clarence Boy
#1551 303,564 births
Clayton Boy
#318 139,344 births
Claude Boy
#3335 91,337 births
Clark Boy
#437 50,851 births
Clay Boy
#544 40,252 births
Compare Claudy side by side: Claudy vs Clarence Claudy vs Clayton Claudy vs Claude
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1912–1996 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Claudy: Baby Name Since 1912 - 315 Births, Peak 1918." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/claudy. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Claudy draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.