Boy nameNot in the current top chartsSteady
Ruddy
//ˈɹədi//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19925 lettersStarts with R
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Ruddy's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Ruddy's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Ruddy |
|---|---|
| 1927 | 6 |
| 1931 | 6 |
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1937 | 6 |
| 1942 | 7 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1944 | 9 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1947 | 9 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1949 | 7 |
| 1950 | 9 |
| 1951 | 10 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1953 | 8 |
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1956 | 11 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1985 | 11 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 12 |
| 1988 | 13 |
| 1989 | 17 |
| 1990 | 17 |
| 1991 | 17 |
| 1992 | 27 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 15 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 11 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2022 | 6 |
Ruddy through the decades
- Ruddy peaked in 1992, when 27 babies were named Ruddy in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2006–2022), use of Ruddy has fallen 34% compared to the 10 years before that.