Total births
12
Boys' name · since 1927
Rudalph
Since 1927, U.S. Social Security records show 12 babies named Rudalph, peaking in 1927. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 12
- total births
- 1927–1932
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
Rudalph sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 12 recorded since 1927.
Social Security Administration records show Rudalph recorded 12 times among boys since 1927, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1927 to 1932.
- 12 total births
- 1927–1932 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 58% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
12 boys have been named Rudalph since 1927, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1932.
- 12
- total births
- 1927–1932
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
58% of everyone ever named Rudalph was born in this single decade.
1927
Single peak year
7 babies were named Rudalph in 1927 - its busiest year on record.
Rudalph's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Rudalph splits its recorded history at 1932: 42% of all births land in the more recent half, 58% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1932 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1927 peak of 7 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Rudalph at a glance
Last recorded 1932Peak year
1927
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1927
Rudalph popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1927–1932
- Peak year (1927)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 6 years of records
Rudalph by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Rudalph's strongest decade.
7 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 58% of all-time use.
Rudalph births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
7 births
- 1930s
1930s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 7 births (58% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rudalph? ▼
12 babies have been named Rudalph since 1927. It was last recorded in 1932. The peak year was 1927 with 7 births.
When was Rudalph most popular? ▼
Rudalph was most popular in the 1920s decade with 7 total births. The single peak year was 1927.
How long has the name Rudalph been used? ▼
Records for Rudalph go back to 1927, giving 6 years of history through 1932.
What names are similar to Rudalph? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Rudolph, Rudy, Rudolf, Rudolfo, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Rudalph's data
- Rudalph's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (7 total births) through the 1930s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Rudalph
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rudalph
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Rudolfo Boy
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Rudra Boy
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1927–1932 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Rudalph: Baby Name Since 1927 - 12 Births, Peak 1927." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rudalph. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Rudalph draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.