Dudley
2 countries#10695 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Dudley was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
11,988 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #10695 · peaked in 1931 with 286 births
Most common in: Louisiana, Texas, New York, California, Mississippi
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
174 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #3990 · peaked in 2016 with 14 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
174 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2016 with 14 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Dudley’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #6094 | — |
| 2007 | #8915 | ↓2821 |
| 2008 | #7187 | ↑1728 |
| 2009 | #12491 | ↓5304 |
| 2010 | #8139 | ↑4352 |
| 2011 | #5945 | ↑2194 |
| 2012 | #7050 | ↓1105 |
| 2013 | #9655 | ↓2605 |
| 2014 | #8781 | ↑874 |
| 2015 | #9568 | ↓787 |
| 2016 | #6726 | ↑2842 |
| 2017 | #6685 | ↑41 |
| 2018 | #9670 | ↓2985 |
| 2019 | #7643 | ↑2027 |
| 2020 | #8739 | ↓1096 |
| 2021 | #8825 | ↓86 |
| 2022 | #9823 | ↓998 |
| 2023 | #6897 | ↑2926 |
| 2024 | #8312 | ↓1415 |
| 2025 | #10695 | ↓2383 |
Frequently asked questions about Dudley
Is Dudley a popular name?
Yes — Dudley currently ranks #10695 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Dudley more common for boys or girls?
Dudley is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Dudley most popular?
Dudley peaked in 1931 in United States, with 286 recorded births that year.
Is Dudley rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Dudley’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #325 in 1880 to #10695 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Dudley?
At least 12,162 babies have been recorded with the name Dudley across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Dudley popular in more than one country?
Yes — Dudley appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.