Claudina is of Latin origin, derived from the male given name Claudius. It was popularized during the Middle Ages by the many early saints and martyrs named Claudius. The female form Claudina began to be used independently in the late Middle Ages, becoming a well-established feminine given name in several Romance-language cultures, particularly in Spain, Portugal, France, and Italy.
The name Claudina had a notable peak in popularity between the years 1914 and 1938, with consistently high numbers of births each year, reaching as many as 17 births in 1969. However, there has been a significant decline since the 1970s, with fewer than 10 births per year from 1972 onwards, and several years with only 5 or 6 births. Overall, there have been a total of 529 births recorded for the name Claudina across these years.