Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Dudley
Endangered
Down 97.8% from peak
Peak era
1931
Peak births
279
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Silent Generation
Quick answers about Dudley
How many people are named Dudley?
An estimated 3,768 living Americans are named Dudley.
How rare is Dudley?
Dudley is very rare among babies today, with 6 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 97.8% from its 1931 peak.
How old is the typical Dudley?
The median age of a living American named Dudley is approximately 66 years, with most bearers falling between 53 and 74 years old.
Is Dudley still popular?
No. Dudley is endangered as a baby name, down 97.8% from its 1931 peak with 6 births in 2025.
Where is Dudley most common?
Dudley has its strongest geographic signal in Louisiana, where it appears 8.3× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19312025
Peak year
1931
Decline from peak
97.8%
2025
6
All-time
11,868