12,220births recorded
4Countries
1Variants
1945Peak · South Australia
#10695United States 2025
Dudley is a boy name family recorded 12,220 times in 4 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#10695 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in South Australia in 1945, at 53.2 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Dudley
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dudley | English | 11,988 | 🇺🇸 United States | #10695 | 1881 | ▼ 5 % |
| Dudley | English | 179 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2016 | – |
| Dudley | English | 40 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1925 | – |
| Dudley | English | 13 | 🇦🇺 South Australia | – | 1945 | – |
Questions about Dudley
How popular is the name Dudley?
In 2025 it ranked #10695 in the United States. Official registers record 12,220 births across 4 countries.
When was Dudley most popular?
It peaked in South Australia in 1945, at 53.2 births per 100,000.
Is Dudley a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Dudley is a boy name.