Rudyard
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,651 in 1914
0 babies were named Rudyard in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1914–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryRudyard first shows up in US birth records in 1914, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 111 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1914, when it reached #2,651.
About the name Rudyard
Rudyard is a gender-neutral name of English origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-ard”. US birth records list Rudyard for boys from 1914 to 1989, in 7 of those 76 years. Its best year was 1914, when it ranked #2,651 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1989, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 1.8 | 560,748 boys |
| 1920s | 0.7 | 1,538,462 boys |
| 1930s | 0.5 | 2,083,333 boys |
| 1950s | 0.4 | 2,777,778 boys |
| 1970s | 0.3 | 3,448,276 boys |
| 1980s | 0.6 | 1,724,138 boys |
More English names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- 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
Questions about the name Rudyard
What is the origin of the name Rudyard?
Rudyard has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Oliver.
Is Rudyard a boy or girl name?
Both. Rudyard is used for boys and girls.
How popular is the name Rudyard?
Rudyard is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1989. It peaked at #2,651 in 1914.