Rudolph
Pronunciation: [ r-OOD-awlf ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Rudolph first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 23 babies have been named Rudolph in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Rudolph is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,377 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,377
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Rudolph
Rudolph is a girl name .
Is Rudolph a boy or girl name? Rudolph is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #38,377 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #3,452. Rudolph is more commonly used as a boy name.
Rudolph is currently ranked #38,377 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Rudolph include Rud, Rudo, Rudoy, Rudoie, Lph, Lphy, Lphie, Ruy, Ruie, and Rudkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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