Rudolf

Rudolf 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 6 boys in the United States.

Rudolf at a glance

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

About the name Rudolf

Rudolf 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, Rudolf first appears in Social Security records in 1882. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #720 in 1927, and in 2024 6 babies received the name — 2,951 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Rudolf in US records

First recorded (US)
1882
Best US rank
#720 in 1927
Peak year
1927
Babies named Rudolf in 2024
6
Total since 1880
2,951

Rudolf in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2004
Best rank
#3011 in 2018
Babies named Rudolf in 2025
4
Total since 1996
60

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rudolf mean?

The meaning of Rudolf 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 Rudolf a boy or girl name?

Rudolf is a boy name. In 2024, 6 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Rudolf?

Rudolf comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Rudolf?

Rudolf first appears in US records in 1882. Its best-ever ranking was #720 in 1927, and 6 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].