Rudra

Rudra - A very unique male name

Rudra appeared on the charts for the first time in 2005 on position #4083. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Rudra and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Rudra? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Rudra. The baby boy name Rudra was given to 111 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1246 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 13,210 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Rudra peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 1246.

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Rudra is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Rudra is currently topping the baby name charts in Washington at position #563 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,594.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Rudra is where you live.

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Rudra origin and meaning

Sanskrit (Hindu)

'The roarer' — Rudra is the Vedic storm god, an early form of Shiva, his name linked to a Sanskrit root for howling or roaring.

Rudra is one of the oldest theonyms in Hindu tradition, the fierce storm aspect later absorbed into Shiva. As an American given name it dates from 2005 and is rising steadily to its current peak.

Attested etymology

Rudra is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Rudra, pop culture references for the name Rudra and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Rudra

We've found the following names that sound similar to Rudra, sorted by popularity.

Ryder / Rhyder / Rider / Raider /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Rudra

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Rudra a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Rudra?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ROOD-ruh · /ˈruːdrə/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2005, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

MythologicalInternational

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Rudra for a powerful, deeply rooted Hindu name that is still rare in the U.S.

Worth knowing

• The name carries a fierce divine aspect — Rudra is Shiva as destroyer — which is the point for some families and too intense for others.