Total births
10
Boys' name · since 1933
Rudloph
Since 1933, U.S. Social Security records show 10 babies named Rudloph, peaking in 1933. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 10
- total births
- 1933–1945
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
10 boys have been named Rudloph since 1933, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Rudloph has been recorded 10 times among boys since 1933, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1930s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1933 to 1945.
- 10 total births
- 1933–1945 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
10 boys have been named Rudloph since 1933, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1945.
- 10
- total births
- 1933–1945
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Rudloph was born in this single decade.
1933
Single peak year
5 babies were named Rudloph in 1933 - its busiest year on record.
Rudloph's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Rudloph splits its recorded history at 1945: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1933 (5 births).
Rudloph at a glance
Last recorded 1945Peak year
1933
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1933
Rudloph popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1933–1945
- Peak year (1933)
- 5
- Annual births at peak, across 13 years of records
Rudloph by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Rudloph's strongest decade.
5 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Rudloph births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s
1930s
5 births
- 1940s
1940s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 5 births (50% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rudloph? ▼
Since 1933, Social Security records show 10 babies named Rudloph. The most recent recorded year was 1945. Its busiest year on record was 1933, with 5 births.
When was Rudloph most popular? ▼
Rudloph was most popular in the 1930s decade with 5 total births. The single peak year was 1933.
How long has the name Rudloph been used? ▼
Records for Rudloph go back to 1933, giving 13 years of history through 1945.
What names are similar to Rudloph? ▼
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 Rudloph's data
- Rudloph's usage has stayed within range of its 1930s decade-level peak (5 total births) through the 1940s (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 Rudloph
Nearby Names Like Rudloph
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rudloph
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Rudy Boy
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Rudolf Boy
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Rudolfo Boy
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Rudra Boy
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Compare Rudloph side by side: Rudloph vs Rudolph Rudloph vs Rudy Rudloph vs Rudolf
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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, 1933–1945 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Rudloph: Baby Name Since 1933 - 10 Births, Peak 1933." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rudloph. 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 Rudloph 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.