NAME PROFILE
Dudley
Dudley means 'Dudda's meadow' in Old English. it has a distinguished, vintage charm and suggests a person who is observant, creative, and possesses a quiet authority.
Key Stats
| Total births | 11,988 |
| Gender | Male (58% / 42%) |
| Peak year | 1931 |
| Peak generation | Silent Gen |
| First recorded | 1911 |
| Most recent | 1998 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage
Top States
NY — 22%LA — 22%TX — 21%CA — 18%MS — 17%
Notable People
Dudley Moore (Actor/Musician) · Dudley North (Economist) · Dudley Senanayake (Politician) · Dudley Dursley (Fictional Character) · Dudley Boyz (Wrestlers)
Nicknames & Diminutives
Dud
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