Boy · #3,338 in 2026

Rudloph

Name: Popularity of the name Rudloph in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Rudloph, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,338

Peak Rank

#3,642 (1933)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1933

First Year

1945

Last Year

1933

Peak Year

#3642

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Rudloph

Rudloph first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1933, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1933, when 5 Rudlophs were born — ranking #3,642 that year. As of 2026, Rudloph ranks #3,338 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 10 Rudlophs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Rudloph

Phonetically similar names — useful when Rudloph is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Rudloff
Ratliff
Redly
Relief
Ridley
Radcliffe
Radcliff
Retzlaff
Rudolph
Rudely
Rudolf
Radley

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rudloph

What does the name Rudloph mean?

Rudloph is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1933. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Rudloph in 2026?

In 2026, Rudloph ranks #3,338 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Rudloph most popular?

Rudloph reached its peak popularity in 1933, ranking #3,642 that year with 5 babies given the name.

Is Rudloph a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Rudloph is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Rudloph?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rudloph include Adgie, Ainsworth, Bubby. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rudloph

Rudloph is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1933 and has accumulated 10 births in the dataset. Rudloph's peak popularity came in 1933 when it ranked #3,642. Use the chart and map above to compare Rudloph's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.