UK boy's name
Claudio
A masculine name of Latin origin meaning "lame, crippled" or "enclosing".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Claudio is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Claudio popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2546, with 8 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 10 births.
This profile covers 146 England and Wales registrations across 25 recorded years from 1996 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 80% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 145 living people in the UK are called Claudio. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Claudio ranked #2546 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 8 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 10 boys were registered as Claudio.
- • About 145 living people in the UK are estimated to have Claudio as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2546
2023
Births in 2023
8
Latest year
Peak year
2005
10 births
Estimated living
145
2026
Meaning
What does Claudio mean?
The name Claudio has its origins in the Latin language and culture. It is derived from the ancient Roman family name Claudius, which can be traced back to the Roman Republic and Empire periods. The name Claudius is believed to come from the Latin word "claudere," meaning "to close" or "to limp."
The Claudian family was one of the most prominent patrician families in ancient Rome. Several notable figures in Roman history bore the name Claudius, including the Roman emperor Claudius (10 BC - 54 AD), who ruled from 41 to 54 AD. He is known for his military conquests, public works projects, and the expansion of Roman citizenship to many provincials.
Another historical reference to the name Claudio is found in the Bible's Acts of the Apostles, where a Roman officer named Claudius Lysias is mentioned. He is depicted as the commander who intervenes to save the Apostle Paul from a mob in Jerusalem.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Claudio in its modern form can be found in the works of the Italian Renaissance writer and poet Dante Alighieri (1265 - 1321). In his famous epic poem, The Divine Comedy, Dante includes a character named Claudio, who is a virtuous pagan residing in Limbo.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Claudio. Among them are Claudio Monteverdi (1567 - 1643), an Italian composer widely considered the father of modern opera; Claudio Aquaviva (1543 - 1615), an Italian Jesuit priest who served as the fifth Superior General of the Society of Jesus; Claudio Arrau (1903 - 1991), a Chilean pianist renowned for his interpretations of Beethoven's works; Claudio Bravo (1936 - 2011), a Chilean hyperrealist painter known for his still-life paintings; and Claudio Reyna (born 1973), an American former professional soccer player and current sporting director for Austin FC.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals throughout history who have carried the name Claudio, a name with deep roots in Latin and Roman culture, and a rich historical legacy spanning centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Claudio over time
The chart below shows babies named Claudio registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Claudio, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 8 births in 2023, compared with 10 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Claudio by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Claudio was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3305 | 23 | 4 |
| 2010s | #3736 | 37 | 8 |
| 2000s | #2295 | 62 | 9 |
| 1990s | #1945 | 24 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Claudio
- Charlie 104,761
- Callum 65,796
- Connor 53,072
- Cameron 40,394
- Charles 33,091
- Christopher 26,849
- Caleb 15,553
- Corey 12,622
- Carter 11,505
- Cody 11,075
- Conor 10,298
- Christian 9,695
FAQ
Claudio: questions and answers
How popular is the name Claudio in the UK right now?
In 2023, Claudio was ranked #2546 for boys in England and Wales, with 8 births registered.
When was Claudio most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 10 babies registered as Claudio in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Claudio?
A masculine name of Latin origin meaning "lame, crippled" or "enclosing".
How many people are called Claudio in the UK?
A total of 146 babies have been registered as Claudio across the 25 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.