Rudy
boy name#739 in 2025Rudy entered the US charts in 1882, peaked at #235 in 1947, ranks #739 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1882–2025
#739
rank today
#235
peak (1947)
354
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #874 |
| 1890s | #925 |
| 1900s | #757 |
| 1910s | #586 |
| 1920s | #422 |
| 1930s | #265 |
| 1940s | #253 |
| 1950s | #274 |
| 1960s | #308 |
| 1970s | #351 |
| 1980s | #355 |
| 1990s | #447 |
| 2000s | #601 |
| 2010s | #818 |
| 2020s | #816 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Rudy has been most popular in California, Texas, New York.
Living bearers
About 36,500 people named Rudy are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Rudy alive today was born around 1967, making them about 58 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Rudy in 2025?
- Rudy ranks #739 among US boy names in 2025, with 354 babies given the name.
- When was the name Rudy most popular?
- Rudy peaked in 1947, reaching #235 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Rudy with classmates?
- Rudy will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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