Dudley

Dudley is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 9 boys in the United States.

Dudley at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Dudley

Dudley belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Dudley first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #291 in 1881, and in 2024 9 babies received the name — 11,863 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Dudley in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#291 in 1881
Peak year
1931
Babies named Dudley in 2024
9
Total since 1880
11,863

Dudley in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1458 in 1996
Babies named Dudley in 2024
4
Total since 1996
191

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Dudley mean?

The meaning of Dudley is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Dudley a boy or girl name?

Dudley is a boy name. In 2024, 9 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Dudley?

Dudley comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Dudley?

Dudley first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #291 in 1881, and 9 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].