NAME PROFILE
Adolphus
Adolphus is a Latinized form of the Germanic name Adolf, meaning 'noble' and 'wolf.' The name evokes a sense of strength and leadership, often associated with historical figures who have made significant impacts in their fields.
Key Stats
| Total births | 4,109 |
| Gender | Male (34% / 66%) |
| Peak year | 1922 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 1993 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | German, English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage
Top States
TX — 32%GA — 27%AL — 17%NC — 14%VA — 11%
Notable People
Adolphus of Sweden (King, military leader) · Adolphus Busch (Co-founder of Anheuser-Busch) · Adolphus Greely (American explorer) · Adolphus Huxley (English novelist and philosopher) · Adolphus Washington (American politician)
Nicknames & Diminutives
DolphAddie
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