Rudi
Pronunciation: [ r-OOD-ee ]
Rudi is a girl baby name. Ranked #6,820 in the US.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Rudi first appeared in US Social Security records in 1985.
Over 475 babies have been named Rudi in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Rudi is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #6,820 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #6,820
- Total SSA Count
- 17
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Rudi is also used as a boy name, ranked #12861.
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About the Name Rudi
Rudi is a girl name .
Is Rudi a boy or girl name? Rudi is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #6,820 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #12,861. Rudi is more commonly used as a girl name.
Rudi is currently ranked #6,820 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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