NAME PROFILE
Adolph
Adolph is a Germanic name that means 'noble wolf.' It carries a strong and powerful connotation, evoking the qualities of nobility and strength, but its historical associations have impacted its perception.
Key Stats
| Total births | 18,765 |
| Gender | Male (65% / 35%) |
| Peak year | 1917 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2000 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | German |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
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Name Traits & Attributes
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Top States
TX — 26%CA — 24%NY — 17%LA — 17%IL — 16%
Notable People
Adolph Hitler (Leader of Nazi Germany) · Adolphus Busch (Co-founder of Anheuser-Busch) · Adolph C. W. K. Wiegand (Pioneer of modern German plastic surgery) · Adolph L. C. Krause (Notable American mathematician) · Adolph Ochs (Owner of The New York Times)
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