Rudolfo
Rudolfo is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Famous wolf.
Origin and history
Rudolfo is a variant spelling of Rodolfo or Rudolph, deriving from the Old High German elements meaning famous wolf. It has historically been used in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese contexts as well as in the United States. In recent decades, it has become a relatively rare given name in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
2,263 babies in the United States have been named Rudolfo since 1880. It ranks #2718 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (60.3 %)
- CA (33.1 %)
- NM (3.9 %)
- AZ (1.7 %)
- NY (0.69 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 30 |
| 1920-1930 | 195 |
| 1930-1940 | 158 |
| 1940-1950 | 247 |
| 1950-1960 | 505 |
| 1960-1970 | 289 |
| 1970-1980 | 270 |
| 1980-1990 | 249 |
| 1990-2000 | 167 |
| 2000-2010 | 106 |
| 2010-2019 | 47 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Rudolfo
- Rudolfo Anaya: Author, Professor
Nicknames
Rudy, Rudi, Ru
Fun facts
- The name derives from Hrodulf, combining hrod (fame) and wulf (wolf).
- It serves as a less common spelling variant of Rodolfo and Rudolph.