Rudra
Every Rudra since 2000 — 1,795 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rudra
Rudra is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,289 in 2025 with 152 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2000, 1,795 American babies have been named Rudra. Its peak came in 2025, when 152 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Rudra stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rudra year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 152 | #1,289 |
| 2024 | — | — | 144 | #1,337 |
| 2023 | — | — | 134 | #1,388 |
| 2022 | 8 | #12,045 | 99 | #1,719 |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,932 | 98 | #1,686 |
| 2020 | 7 | #13,215 | 98 | #1,644 |
| 2019 | — | — | 103 | #1,612 |
| 2018 | — | — | 109 | #1,552 |
| 2017 | — | — | 101 | #1,601 |
| 2016 | — | — | 86 | #1,782 |
| 2015 | — | — | 73 | #1,996 |
| 2014 | — | — | 77 | #1,902 |
| 2013 | — | — | 44 | #2,703 |
| 2012 | — | — | 35 | #3,225 |
| 2011 | — | — | 82 | #1,778 |
| 2010 | — | — | 69 | #1,998 |
| 2009 | 5 | #19,637 | 44 | #2,792 |
| 2008 | 6 | #17,077 | 56 | #2,339 |
| 2007 | — | — | 54 | #2,408 |
| 2006 | — | — | 43 | #2,728 |
| 2005 | — | — | 23 | #4,035 |
| 2004 | — | — | 7 | #9,739 |
| 2003 | — | — | 6 | #10,610 |
| 2002 | — | — | 9 | #7,517 |
| 2001 | — | — | 8 | #8,160 |
| 2000 | — | — | 9 | #7,286 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rudra in 2025?
Rudra ranked #1,289 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 152 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rudra?
1,795 babies have been named Rudra in the United States since 2000, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rudra most popular?
Rudra peaked in 2025, when 152 newborns received the name.
Is Rudra a boy or girl name?
Rudra is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rudra rising or falling?
Rudra is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.