How Many People Are Named Dudley?
Complete statistics for the name Dudley: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Dudley, a very rare male name, is held by just 1 in 75,753 Americans today, making it quite unique. With an estimated 4,356 people bearing this name in the US, it's a classic that has seen its peak in 1931.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the life-path number 8 represents power, authority, and leadership.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 86All 11,956 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1931Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Dudley Through the Generations
Dudley has been a steady presence through the generations, with its popularity peaking in 1931 when 286 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of those named Dudley are over 60, with 88% falling into this age bracket, indicating a strong generational skew. The name's current stability suggests it remains a cherished choice among older generations, with a total of 11,956 births recorded throughout history in the United States.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Dudley
Dudley is a male given name that means "Dudda's clearing".…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Dudley's Old English roots
📄 About the Name Dudley
How Many People Have the Name Dudley?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 34,312 people in the United States currently share the name Dudley. That works out to roughly 1 in every 9,660 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.
Is Dudley a Common or Rare Name?
Dudley is classified as Uncommon. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Dudley in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.
When Was Dudley Most Popular?
The name Dudley reached peak popularity in 1931, with 286 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Dudley?
Approximately 34,312 people named Dudley live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 34,312. That works out to roughly 1 in 9,660 Americans.
Is Dudley a rare name?
Dudley is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 9,660 Americans has this name.
What does the name Dudley mean?
The meaning and origin of Dudley are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Dudley more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Dudley are male and 1% are female.
When was Dudley most popular?
Dudley peaked in 1931 with 286 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.