Total births
385
Boys' name · since 1923
Rudolpho
Since 1923, U.S. Social Security records show 385 babies named Rudolpho, peaking in 1977. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 385
- total births
- 1923–2006
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
385 boys have been named Rudolpho since 1923, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Rudolpho recorded 385 times among boys since 1923, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1923 to 2006.
- 385 total births
- 1923–2006 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 23% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
385 boys have been named Rudolpho since 1923, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 2006.
- 385
- total births
- 1923–2006
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Rudolpho was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
13 babies were named Rudolpho in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Rudolpho's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Rudolpho's SSA record in two at 1970 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1929, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1977 peak of 13, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Rudolpho at a glance
Last recorded 2006Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1923
Rudolpho popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1923–2006
- Peak year (1977)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 84 years of records
Rudolpho by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Rudolpho's strongest decade.
89 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Rudolpho births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 31
1920s
31 births
- 1930s 12
1930s
12 births
- 1940s 30
1940s
30 births
- 1950s
1950s
89 births
- 1960s 32
1960s
32 births
- 1970s
1970s
75 births
- 1980s
1980s
37 births
- 1990s
1990s
62 births
- 2000s 17
2000s
17 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 89 births (23% of all-time use).
Rudolpho by state
Where Rudolpho concentrates geographically, total births since 1923
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 44 | 11.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 39 | 10.1% |
California share of Rudolpho's total US births 11.4%
Even split
44 of 385 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rudolpho? ▼
Rudolpho has been given to 385 babies in the U.S. since 1923, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2006. 13 babies were born in 1977, its single highest year.
When was Rudolpho most popular? ▼
Rudolpho was most popular in the 1950s decade with 89 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
Where is Rudolpho most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rudolpho are California (44 births), Texas (39 births).
How long has the name Rudolpho been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Rudolpho since 1923 -- 84 years through the most recent 2006 data.
What names are similar to Rudolpho? ▼
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 Rudolpho's data
- Rudolpho's decade-level peak was the 1950s (89 total births); usage has since declined to 17 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Rudolphos (44 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- 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 Rudolpho
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rudolpho
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1923–2006 (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. "Rudolpho: Baby Name Since 1923 - 385 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rudolpho. 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 Rudolpho 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 July 2026.