Dudley
- Pronunciation
- [Dud-ley]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- From The People's Meadow
- Origin
- English
Dudley Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 11,863 baby boys have been named Dudley. The name peaked in 1931 with 279 US births that year (rank #328). In 2024, ranked #8471 nationally — 8,143 places below its 1931 peak.
Top States for Dudley
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Dudley births are: Louisiana (1,055), Texas (987), New York (692).
Other English-Origin Names Like Dudley
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6-Letter Names Starting with D
Names with Dudley's exact length and starting letter: Dacian, Daegal, Daegan, Daelan, Daelyn.
Quick Facts About Dudley
Famous People Named Dudley
1 notable figure from history and culture who share the name Dudley.
- Dudley Moore — Movie Actor (1935)
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Compare Dudley to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Dudley against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).