Rudolph Boy

Popularity: #890 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationROO-dolf / /ˈruː.dɒlf/

German; Old High German

Meaning

Famous wolf; renowned wolf

Historical & Cultural Background

Rudolph is derived from the Old High German name Hruodulf, which combines elements meaning 'fame' and 'wolf.' The name has been popular in various cultures, particularly in German-speaking regions. It gained widespread recognition in the 19th century, partly due to the famous Christmas song 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.' The name has been borne by several notable figures throughout history.

Trend Summary

Rudolph has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, often peaking during the holiday season.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Rudolphe
  • Rudolfo

International Variants

  • Rodolfo (Spanish)
  • Rudolfs (Latvian)
  • Rudolf (Czech)
  • Rudolphe (French)

Famous people named Rudolph

Rudolph Valentino was a famous Italian-American actor known for his roles in silent films during the 1920s.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is a fictional character created in 1939, known for his role in the Christmas story and song.

Rudolph Nureyev was a renowned Russian ballet dancer and choreographer, celebrated for his artistry and technique.

Rudolph Diesel was a German inventor and mechanical engineer, best known for developing the diesel engine.

Fictional characters named Rudolph

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is the main character in the 1939 story and subsequent adaptations, known for his glowing red nose.

Rudolph is a character in the animated television special 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,' where he overcomes adversity to save Christmas.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Rudolph was first seen in the United States in 1880. Rudolph has ranked as high as #246 nationally, which occurred in 1927, and has been most popular in New York, California, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Rudolph has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Rudolph (2022)

StateBirthsShare
TX 7
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188054
188162
188252
188361
188477
188570
188668
188771
188854
188983
189092
189168
189295
1893101
1894104
1895106
1896108
1897109
1898115
1899100
1900147
190187
1902119
1903120
1904128
1905132
1906125
1907135
1908173
1909173
1910218
1911217
1912453
1913565
1914732
1915974
1916988
1917946
1918962
1919802
1920830
1921960
19221,145
19231,303
19241,229
19251,240
19261,636
19271,690
19281,308
19291,220
19301,219
19311,101
1932960
1933847
1934779
1935745
1936647
1937630
1938684
1939587
1940622
1941600
1942658
1943664
1944573
1945574
1946628
1947696
1948716
1949822
1950756
1951831
1952777
1953745
1954653
1955653
1956719
1957572
1958486
1959458
1960442
1961414
1962412
1963412
1964378
1965328
1966352
1967276
1968270
1969251
1970309
1971275
1972231
1973215
1974217
1975188
1976198
1977181
1978182
1979190
1980196
1981170
1982192
1983175
1984165
1985157
1986139
1987156
1988170
1989183
1990146
1991131
1992119
1993108
1994105
1995105
1996109
199776
199892
199963
200072
200182
200269
200365
200459
200558
200650
200745
200854
200935
201032
201144
201243
201336
201447
201541
201634
201740
201834
201941
202028
202131
202230
202322
202434