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
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 78.9 years old
📈 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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