Rudolph
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Famous Wolf; Wolf
Background: The name Rudolph originates from the Old High German elements 'hruod' meaning 'fame' and 'wolf,' which combines to form a name meaning 'famous wolf.' This name has historical roots in the Latin name 'Rudolphus,' further reinforcing its connections to the meanings derived from its Germanic origins.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#480
Total births
53,610
Most popular decade
1920s
(37,914 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-800 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
99.6% male
0.4% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 54
- First year rank
- #216
- Peak year
- 1927
- Peak year births
- 1,690
- Peak rank
- #110
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 34
- Recent rank
- #3,382
Female
- First year
- 1914
- First year births
- 7
- First year rank
- #2,876
- Peak year
- 1928
- Peak year births
- 17
- Peak rank
- #2,094
- Most recent year
- 1974
- Recent year births
- 6
- Recent rank
- #7,679
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).