Dude Name Popularity and Statistics
Dude is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Dude?
Dude is spelled D-U-D-E. The name has 4 letters.
Dude Popularity in 1970
Rank#4,724
Recorded Births5
- Boys usage fell 765 places to #4,724 and recorded the same number of births compared with 1929.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Dude Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1912 through 1970. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Boys | 5 | #4,724 |
| 1929 | Boys | 5 | #3,959 |
| 1921 | Boys | 7 | #3,517 |
| 1918 | Boys | 8 | #3,096 |
| 1916 | Boys | 5 | #3,897 |
| 1914 | Boys | 5 | #3,264 |
| 1913 | Boys | 5 | #2,821 |
| 1912 | Boys | 5 | #2,544 |
When Was Dude Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1918 · Boys
8 recorded births
National rank #3,096
1921 · Boys
7 recorded births
National rank #3,517
1970 · Boys
5 recorded births
National rank #4,724
1929 · Boys
5 recorded births
National rank #3,959