How Many People Are Named Rudolf?

2,951

people in the United States are named Rudolf

1 in 113,520 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#5862

💎💎 Very Rare

Population Percentage

0.0009%

Of US population

Peak Year

1927

82 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Slovene, Croatian, Russian, Armenian
Pronunciation: ROO-dawlf (German, Polish), ROO-dolf (Hungarian)
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From the Germanic name Hrodulf, which was derived from the elements hrod "fame" and wulf "wolf". It was borne by three kings of Burgundy, as well as several Habsburg rulers of the Holy Roman Empire and Austria. Anthony Hope used this name for the hero in his popular novel 'The Prisoner of Zenda' (1894).

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.0%
Male
100.0%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 78.9 years old

Young (<30) 207
7%
Adult (30–60) 462
15.7%
Senior (>60) 2,282
77.3%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1882 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

New York 473
California 147
Texas 139
Illinois 64
New Jersey 35
Pennsylvania 35
Ohio 23
Wisconsin 17
Massachusetts 5

💡 Fun Facts About "Rudolf"

  • 6 babies were named Rudolf in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1927
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1882
  • Most popular in New York

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