Rudolph
girl nameRudolph entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #2094 in 1928, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1914–2025
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rank today
#2094
peak (1928)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3445 |
| 1920s | #3389 |
| 1930s | #3166 |
| 1940s | #4474 |
| 1950s | #5077 |
| 1970s | #8052 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Rudolph are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Rudolph alive today was born around 1929, making them about 96 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Rudolph in 2025?
- Rudolph is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Rudolph most popular?
- Rudolph peaked in 1928, reaching #2094 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Rudolph with classmates?
- Rudolph will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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