Rudolf Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
German
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'famous wolf', Rudolf is a noble and strong name of ancient Germanic origin.
Meaning of the Name Rudolf
Rudolf is a masculine given name that originated from the Germanic elements 'hruod', meaning 'fame', and 'wulf', meaning 'wolf'. The name can be interpreted to mean 'famous wolf'. It has ancient Germanic origins and is commonly associated with the German-speaking population. Rudolf is a strong and noble name with a rich historical background.
Popularity of the Name Rudolf
The popularity for the name Rudolf peaked in popularity in the year 1927 with 82 births, which ranked number 1,515 out of 9,268 unique names for that year. Rudolf had the most male births in 1927 with 82, which ranked number 716 out of 4,802 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Rudolf
- 20 Year Trend of Rudolf: -27.27%
Popularity of Rudolf by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Rudolf. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Rudolf in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Rudolf is a great pick!
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