Rudi

Unisex

Rudi has been given to 1,246 babies in the U.S. since 1931. It peaked in 1986.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,246

Peak year

1986 (41 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1931

10-year trend

▼ -5%

Gender split

39% girls / 61% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Rudi — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Rudyboy

51,402 babies since 1882

Judigirl

10,351 babies since 1930

Rubigirl

9,065 babies since 1957

Trudigirl

3,215 babies since 1938

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Rudi.

Evitagirl

1,247 babies since 1951

Anisegirl

1,242 babies since 1893

Desereegirl

1,251 babies since 1930

Koringirl

1,241 babies since 1954

Teishagirl

1,240 babies since 1964

Lanishagirl

1,240 babies since 1971

Monishagirl

1,254 babies since 1961

Thaogirl

1,237 babies since 1975

FAQ

How popular is the name Rudi?

Rudi has been given to 1,246 babies in the U.S. since 1931. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Rudi peak?

Rudi peaked in 1986, when 41 babies were given the name.

Is Rudi a girl or boy name?

Rudi is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.

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