Ruddy
2 countriesPopularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Ruddy was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
3,314 births recorded 1948–2018 · peaked in 1981 with 133 births
Most common in: Guadeloupe, Martinique, La Réunion, Nord, Paris
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
541 births recorded 1927–2025 · currently #8243 · peaked in 1992 with 27 births
Most common in: New York, California
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Ruddy’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | #753 | — |
| 2000 | #618 | ↑135 |
| 2001 | #770 | ↓152 |
| 2002 | #901 | ↓131 |
| 2003 | #1413 | ↓512 |
| 2004 | #1333 | ↑80 |
| 2005 | #923 | ↑410 |
| 2006 | #1450 | ↓527 |
| 2007 | #1488 | ↓38 |
| 2008 | #1258 | ↑230 |
| 2009 | #1821 | ↓563 |
| 2010 | #2231 | ↓410 |
| 2011 | #2168 | ↑63 |
| 2012 | #2493 | ↓325 |
| 2013 | #3173 | ↓680 |
| 2014 | #4559 | ↓1386 |
| 2015 | #4504 | ↑55 |
| 2016 | #3556 | ↑948 |
| 2017 | #3554 | ↑2 |
| 2018 | #5433 | ↓1879 |
Frequently asked questions about Ruddy
Is Ruddy a popular name?
Ruddy has 3,314 recorded births in France between 1948 and 2018, but doesn’t currently rank in the yearly top list.
Is Ruddy more common for boys or girls?
Ruddy is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Ruddy most popular?
Ruddy peaked in 1981 in France, with 133 recorded births that year.
Is Ruddy rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Ruddy’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #710 in 1948 to #5433 in 2018.
How many babies have been named Ruddy?
At least 3,855 babies have been recorded with the name Ruddy across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Ruddy popular in more than one country?
Yes — Ruddy appears in official birth records in 2 countries: France, United States.
What names are similar in popularity to Ruddy?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Ruddy include Rollo, Rylynn.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Ruddy in France, 2022 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.