Rodolph
boy nameRodolph entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #1871 in 1927, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1914–2025
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rank today
#1871
peak (1927)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2875 |
| 1920s | #3003 |
| 1930s | #3174 |
| 1940s | #3362 |
| 1950s | #3525 |
| 1970s | #4375 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Rodolph are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Rodolph alive today was born around 1927, making them about 98 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Rodolph in 2025?
- Rodolph is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Rodolph most popular?
- Rodolph peaked in 1927, reaching #1871 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Rodolph with classmates?
- Rodolph will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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