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Dudley

Dudley is a boy name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Dudley?

Recorded births named Dudley by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	11,988 births
England & Wales since 1996	187 births
Ireland since 1964	6 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Dudley's popularity over time

Babies named Dudley per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1931 (286/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2016 (14/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1964 (3/yr).

When was Dudley popular?

Dudley reached its peak in 1931, when it was the #699 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1930s name.

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