Rudolph
Peaked at #110 nationally in 1927, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Rudolph has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Rudolph — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2175
in 1928
Last ranked
#8479
in 1974
Years tracked
25
1914–1974
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1914, Rudolph reached its peak popularity for girls in 1928, ranking #2175 nationally with 17 babies given the name that year.
Rudolph hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1974, when it stood at #8479.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | #8,479 | 6 |
| 1973 | #9,453 | 5 |
| 1955 | #5,120 | 7 |
| 1951 | #6,082 | 5 |
| 1946 | #4,874 | 6 |
| 1945 | #5,131 | 5 |
| 1944 | #5,131 | 5 |
| 1940 | #4,920 | 5 |
Rudolph — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#110
in 1927
Current rank
#3436
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Rudolph reached its peak popularity for boys in 1927, ranking #110 nationally with 1,690 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #2614 (2014) to #3436 (2024) — a 24% drop.
As of 2024, Rudolph ranks #3436 nationally for boys, with 34 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #3,436 | 34 |
| 2023 | #4,713 | 22 |
| 2022 | #3,754 | 30 |
| 2021 | #3,633 | 31 |
| 2020 | #3,790 | 28 |
| 2019 | #2,984 | 41 |
| 2018 | #3,357 | 34 |
| 2017 | #2,996 | 40 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Rudolph most popular?
Rudolph was most popular in 1927, when it ranked #110 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Rudolph becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Rudolph?
At least 53,610 babies have been recorded with the name Rudolph in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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