Famous wolf
Derived from the Germanic elements 'hrod' meaning fame and 'wulf' meaning wolf. It was a common name among European royalty, particularly within the Habsburg dynasty, before becoming less frequent in the modern era.
Less common today
Rudolf isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,666 in 1998.
Silent film era heartthrob and actor
Renowned Soviet-born ballet dancer and choreographer
German inventor of the diesel engine
The ninth reindeer who leads Santa's sleigh · Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Founder of the sportswear company Puma
Physician known as the father of modern pathology
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
