Rudi
5 countries#385 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Rudi was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,948 births recorded 1977–2025 · currently #169 · peaked in 2020 with 164 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,453 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #385 · peaked in 2020 with 132 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
1,246 births recorded 1931–2025 · currently #8910 · peaked in 1986 with 41 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
451 births recorded 1936–2020 · peaked in 1966 with 16 births
Most common in: Bas-Rhin, Moselle, Rhône, Yvelines, Val-de-Marne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
402 births recorded 1977–2025 · currently #152 · peaked in 2022 with 35 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
93 births recorded 2005–2025 · currently #212 · peaked in 2020 with 10 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Rudi’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #691 | — |
| 2003 | #586 | ↑105 |
| 2004 | #678 | ↓92 |
| 2005 | #590 | ↑88 |
| 2006 | #596 | ↓6 |
| 2007 | #622 | ↓26 |
| 2008 | #640 | ↓18 |
| 2009 | #711 | ↓71 |
| 2010 | #574 | ↑137 |
| 2011 | #662 | ↓88 |
| 2012 | #625 | ↑37 |
| 2013 | #611 | ↑14 |
| 2014 | #495 | ↑116 |
| 2015 | #526 | ↓31 |
| 2016 | #531 | ↓5 |
| 2017 | #517 | ↑14 |
| 2018 | #465 | ↑52 |
| 2019 | #424 | ↑41 |
| 2020 | #354 | ↑70 |
| 2021 | #385 | ↓31 |
Frequently asked questions about Rudi
Is Rudi a popular name?
Yes — Rudi currently ranks #385 among boys’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Rudi more common for boys or girls?
Rudi is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Rudi most popular?
Rudi peaked in 2020 in England & Wales, with 132 recorded births that year.
Is Rudi rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Rudi’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1040 in 1996 to #385 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Rudi?
At least 3,645 babies have been recorded with the name Rudi across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Rudi popular in more than one country?
Yes — Rudi appears in official birth records in 5 countries: England & Wales, United States, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.