Ruddy
Meaningred-faced · English
- US rank
- #8,243
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,467 in 1944
9 babies were named Ruddy in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,362 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1927–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 188,679 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Ruddy, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Ruddy would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRuddy first shows up in US birth records in 1927, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 98 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1944, when it ranked #2,467. Today it's #8,243, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendRuddy has climbed 2,362 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #8,243. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn English, Ruddy means “red-faced”.
About the name Ruddy
Ruddy is a boy name of English origin meaning “red-faced”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-ddy”. US birth records list Ruddy for boys from 1927 to 2025, in 61 of those 99 years. Its best year was 1944, when it ranked #2,467 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,243, with 9 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 1.8 | 566,038 boys |
| 1930s | 1.6 | 617,284 boys |
| 1940s | 3.1 | 321,543 boys |
| 1950s | 2.5 | 398,406 boys |
| 1960s | 1.0 | 1,010,101 boys |
| 1970s | 1.8 | 561,798 boys |
| 1980s | 4.5 | 220,751 boys |
| 1990s | 7.0 | 141,844 boys |
| 2000s | 4.5 | 220,751 boys |
| 2010s | 1.8 | 555,556 boys |
| 2020s | 2.0 | 491,803 boys |
Other spellings of Ruddy
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Ruddy
What does the name Ruddy mean?
Ruddy means “red-faced” in English.
What is the origin of the name Ruddy?
Ruddy has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Ruddy a boy or girl name?
Ruddy is a boy name.
How popular is the name Ruddy?
Ruddy ranked #8,243 for US boys in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 1944 (#2,467).