Rudyard is an unusual yet captivating given name, derived from Old English elements 'Hrūda' meaning 'red' and 'burh' meaning 'fort'. It gained prominence as a given name in the late 19th century due to its association with the renowned British author, Rudyard Kipling. This name offers a unique blend of historical significance and literary inspiration.
The name Rudyard experienced varied popularity over the decades, with peaks in the years 1914, 1929, and 1952, each seeing seven births. The most recent peak was in 1989 with six births. Overall, there were forty-two babies named Rudyard between 1914 and 1989.