Rudy
Boy name · 243 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Rudy: 243 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 18 births in 2024.
Rudy is most often a shortened form of Rudolf or Rudolph, a name of Old High German origin from *hruod* (“fame”) and *wulf* (“wolf”), meaning “famous wolf.” It also stands on its own as a given name. Notable bearers include Rudy Giuliani, the former mayor of New York City, and Rudy Gobert, the French-NBA basketball star. The name shares its root with the German town of Rud
Boy 22 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 202418 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #26215 babies
- Total births
- 243since 2003
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 38%vs prior 5y