How Many People Are Named Dudley?

11,983

people in the United States are named Dudley

1 in 27,956 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#2489

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0036%

Of US population

Peak Year

1931

286 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: DUD-lee
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From a surname which was originally from a place name meaning "Dudda's clearing" in Old English. The surname was borne by a British noble family.

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
1.0%
Male
99.0%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 83.9 years old

Young (<30) 352
2.9%
Adult (30–60) 1,284
10.7%
Senior (>60) 10,347
86.3%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Louisiana 1,055
Texas 987
New York 692
California 494
Mississippi 430
Tennessee 360
Kentucky 354
Ohio 330
Alabama 269
Virginia 238

💡 Fun Facts About "Dudley"

  • 9 babies were named Dudley in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1931
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in Louisiana

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