Rudolpho
Every Rudolpho since 1923 — 385 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rudolpho
Rudolpho is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1923, 385 American babies have been named Rudolpho. Its peak came in 1977, when 13 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Rudolpho stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rudolpho year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | 6 | #11,770 |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 6 | #10,304 |
| 2000 | 5 | #11,792 |
| 1995 | 11 | #5,432 |
| 1990 | 8 | #6,303 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 7 | #5,405 |
| 1975 | 9 | #3,889 |
| 1970 | 12 | #2,860 |
| 1965 | 5 | #4,340 |
| 1960 | 11 | #2,661 |
| 1955 | 8 | #3,166 |
| 1950 | 5 | #4,117 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | 6 | #3,938 |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rudolpho in 2025?
Rudolpho did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Rudolpho?
385 babies have been named Rudolpho in the United States since 1923, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rudolpho most popular?
Rudolpho peaked in 1977, when 13 newborns received the name.
Is Rudolpho a boy or girl name?
Rudolpho is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rudolpho rising or falling?
Rudolpho has been roughly stable over the past decade.