Holding steady.
Popularity of Rodolph since 1914
Babies named Rodolph per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 24 |
| 1920s | 86 |
| 1930s | 34 |
| 1940s | 22 |
| 1950s | 17 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Rodolph is a rare variant of the classic name Rudolph, which enjoyed some popularity in the early 20th century. According to Social Security data, Rodolph first appeared on record in 1914 and saw its peak usage in 1927, though it has never reached the top 1000. The name has shown a stable trajectory in the decades since, with occasional births but never more than a handful per year. While Rudolph became widely known through festive associations, Rodolph remains an underused alternative with the same strong Germanic roots.
Rodolph is a variant of Rudolph, derived from the Germanic elements "hrod" meaning fame and "wolf" meaning wolf. The name was introduced to England by the Normans and saw some use in the 19th and early 20th centuries, though it never achieved the popularity of the Rudolph variant.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rudy, Rod, Dolph
Sibling names for Rodolph
Names that share Rodolph's style, for a brother or sister.
