Unisex nameCurrently #6,855 in the USRising
Rudi
//ˈɹudi//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19864 lettersStarts with R
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Rudi'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.
Rudi's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Rudi |
|---|---|
| 1931 | 7 |
| 1934 | 6 |
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1943 | 8 |
| 1946 | 6 |
| 1947 | 8 |
| 1950 | 11 |
| 1951 | 7 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1953 | 7 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1955 | 7 |
| 1956 | 16 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1959 | 10 |
| 1960 | 18 |
| 1961 | 10 |
| 1962 | 8 |
| 1963 | 13 |
| 1964 | 15 |
| 1966 | 15 |
| 1967 | 11 |
| 1968 | 11 |
| 1969 | 9 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1973 | 9 |
| 1974 | 11 |
| 1975 | 9 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1977 | 12 |
| 1978 | 19 |
| 1979 | 15 |
| 1980 | 15 |
| 1981 | 14 |
| 1982 | 15 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1985 | 24 |
| 1986 | 41 |
| 1987 | 32 |
| 1988 | 33 |
| 1989 | 30 |
| 1990 | 33 |
| 1991 | 28 |
| 1992 | 30 |
| 1993 | 38 |
| 1994 | 31 |
| 1995 | 27 |
| 1996 | 25 |
| 1997 | 31 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 1999 | 16 |
| 2000 | 14 |
| 2001 | 19 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 15 |
| 2004 | 28 |
| 2005 | 19 |
| 2006 | 21 |
| 2007 | 16 |
| 2008 | 17 |
| 2009 | 16 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 18 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2021 | 24 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 24 |
Rudi through the decades
- Rudi peaked in 1986, when 41 babies were named Rudi in the US.
- The 1990s were Rudi's strongest decade, averaging 27 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Rudi has risen 30% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Rudi currently ranks #6,855 in the US and is on the rise.