Holding steady.
Popularity of Rodolphe since 1911
Babies named Rodolphe per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1924, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Rodolphe's real moment was 1911.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 34 |
| 1920s | 89 |
| 1930s | 23 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Rodolphe is a masculine name of French and Germanic origin, the French form of Rudolf, meaning 'famous wolf.' In the United States, Social Security records show Rodolphe first appeared in 1911, and its peak year of usage was also 1911, though data indicates very few total births over the decades. The name has remained consistently rare, with no recorded births in recent years, placing it outside any rank percentile. Its trajectory is stable, meaning it has not seen a significant resurgence. The name is primarily associated with French culture and is rarely used in English-speaking countries, reflecting its status as a distinctive yet uncommon choice.
Rodolphe is the French form of Rudolf, derived from the Germanic elements 'hrod' (fame) and 'wolf' (wolf). The name was introduced to France via the Frankish nobility and was borne by several medieval dukes and counts. It has remained in use in French-speaking regions, though it has never been among the most popular names.
“Rodolphe” around the world
Where Rodolphe lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rudy, Dolph
Sibling names for Rodolphe
Names that share Rodolphe's style, for a brother or sister.
