Dudley
How to say it: DUD-lee · /ˈdʌdli/
From Old English place-name meaning 'Dudda's clearing' - vintage surname-name with aristocratic ties.
Dudley was the 9,902nd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 6 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1880s, its births are down about 8% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #10,873 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #9,902 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 6 |
| Share of births | 1 in 552,557 |
| Peak decade | 1880s |
| Change over 10 years | −8% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #10,873 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Dudley peaked in the 1880s and is less common today.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Dudley is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Dudley
- Dudley R. Herschbach (born 1932)American chemist
- Dudley Moore (1935–2002)British actor, comedian, composer and musician
- Dudley Senanayake (1911–1973)Sri Lankan politician
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