boy's name
Dude
DOOD (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 4
- Births on record 45
Dude is a boy's name with 1 syllable. In 1970 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1918, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1912.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Dude Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1970s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 28 |
| 1920s | 12 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 5 |
How Popular Is Dude?
In 1970, Dude was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Dude
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dude Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dude over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dude
- English DOOD /duːd/
Sibling Names for Dude
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dude — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dude
How popular is the name Dude?
In 1970, Dude was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Dude a girl's or a boy's name?
Dude is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Dude?
Dude has 1 syllable.
When was Dude most popular?
Dude peaked in 1918, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.