Rudhra
A boy's name of Sanskrit origin with 26 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Rudhra peaked during the Gen Alpha era, when 8 babies received this name in a single year (2024). That era was defined by creative, boundary-pushing naming, and Rudhra remains in active use today — a name that has outlasted its original moment.
In the most recent SSA release, Rudhra ranks #9669 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Rudhra is a boy's baby name of Sanskrit origin, a variant of Rudra, one of the most ancient Vedic deities — meaning 'the howler' or 'the roarer,' associated with storms, thunder, and fierce protective power. Rudra is also an epithet of Lord Shiva in Hindu tradition.
With 26 recorded U.S. births, Rudhra is exceptionally rare in the U.S. but carries immense significance in Hindu religious culture, where the Vedic hymn Sri Rudram is among the oldest known prayers.
EtymologyShow more
Phonetically, Rudhra belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their open, warm ending — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.
Within the Sanskrit naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Sanskrit names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Rudhra’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Rudhra has 4+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2008.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 20 | #11124 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 6 | #12269 | — |
The Story of Rudhra
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2024, Rudhra is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Rudhra are most likely born between 2014 and 2024.
How rare is Rudhra?
Only about 1 in every 450,000 babies born in 2024 was named Rudhra — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2008, peaked in the 2020s with 20 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(4 years, 2008–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | #9669 |
| 2023 | 6 | #11966 |
| 2020 | 6 | #11737 |
| 2008 | 6 | #12269 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2008–2024