Rudolph

Q: How popular is the name Rudolph?

Rudolph is ranked #38377 in popularity for girl names.

Pronunciation: [ r-OOD-awlf ]

Girl Name #38,377 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Rudolph is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced r-OOD-awlf.

Parents who love the name Rudolph often also consider Ruth, Ruby, Ruthie .

Popularity Over Time

#38,377

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #38,377
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Rud Ruy Rudie Rudoie

Middle Name Ideas

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Also a Boy Name

Rudolph is also used as a boy name, ranked #3452.

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Similar Names

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rudolph

Is Rudolph a boy or girl name?

Rudolph is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #38377. As a boy name, it is ranked #3452. Rudolph is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Rudolph?

Rudolph is pronounced r-OOD-awlf.

How popular is the name Rudolph?

Rudolph is currently ranked #38377 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Rudolph?

Common nicknames for Rudolph include Rud, Ruy, Rudie, and Rudoie.

Is Rudolph a common or rare name?

Rudolph is an uncommon name, ranked #38377 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, Ruy, Rudie, and Rudoie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.