Ruddy
Pronunciation: [ r-UHD-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Ruddy first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 456 babies have been named Ruddy in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ruddy is past its peak , currently ranked #17,448 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #17,448
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Ruddy is also used as a girl name, ranked #54684.
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About the Name Ruddy
Ruddy is a boy name .
Is Ruddy a boy or girl name? Ruddy is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #17,448 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #54,684. Ruddy is more commonly used as a boy name.
Ruddy is currently ranked #17,448 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ruddy include Rud, Ruy, Ruie, and Rudkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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