Boy nameNot in the current top charts
Dude
//ˈdud//
1 syllablePeak year: 19184 lettersStarts with D
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Dude's meaning
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Dude's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Dude |
|---|---|
| 1912 | 5 |
| 1913 | 5 |
| 1914 | 5 |
| 1916 | 5 |
| 1918 | 8 |
| 1921 | 7 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1970 | 5 |
Dude through the decades
- Dude peaked in 1918, when 8 babies were named Dude in the US.
- The 1920s were Dude's strongest decade, averaging 6 births a year.