Holding steady.
Popularity of Rudolfo since 1914
Babies named Rudolfo per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 30 |
| 1920s | 195 |
| 1930s | 158 |
| 1940s | 247 |
| 1950s | 505 |
| 1960s | 289 |
| 1970s | 270 |
| 1980s | 249 |
| 1990s | 167 |
| 2000s | 106 |
| 2010s | 47 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Rudolfo is a name with deep Germanic roots, carried through the Romance languages of Southern Europe. In the United States, it first appeared in records in 1914 and saw its greatest use during the mid-20th century, peaking in 1955. However, it has never been a common name, and today it is very rarely given. The name's trajectory has been stable but low, remaining outside the top 1000 for decades. It is most often associated with Italian and Spanish heritage, though its top states of use are not concentrated in any particular region. Rudolfo offers a distinctive alternative to the more familiar Rudolph or Rodolfo, with a sound that feels both classic and uncommon.
Rudolfo is the Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese form of Rudolph, itself derived from the Germanic elements 'hrod' (fame) and 'wulf' (wolf). It was introduced to Southern Europe through the Holy Roman Empire and has been used sporadically since the Middle Ages, particularly in Italy and Spain.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rudy, Rudi, Dolfo
Sibling names for Rudolfo
Names that share Rudolfo's style, for a brother or sister.
