Rudolf
Boy nameRudolf has been given to 2,951 babies in the U.S. since 1882. It peaked in 1927.
Meaning & origin
Borrowed from Czech Rudolf and German Rudolf.
Origin: Czech, German
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
2,951
Peak year
1927 (82 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1882
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All boys
Rank through the decades
Rudolf's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1925 | #913 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Rudolf.
FAQ
How popular is the name Rudolf?
Rudolf has been given to 2,951 babies in the U.S. since 1882. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Rudolf peak?
Rudolf peaked in 1927, when 82 babies were given the name.
Is Rudolf a girl or boy name?
Rudolf is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Rudolf are boys).
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