Adolfo

Adolfo - A very unique male name

Adolfo appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #515. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Adolfo and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Adolfo? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Adolfo. The baby boy name Adolfo was given to 53 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1658 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 27,666 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Adolfo peaked in popularity 23 years ago in 2003 on position 487.

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Adolfo is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Adolfo is currently topping the baby name charts in Colorado at position #850 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,628.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Adolfo is where you live.

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Adolfo origin and meaning

Spanish / Italian form of Adolf

Noble wolf — from Germanic athal, 'noble', and wolf

Adolfo is the Spanish and Italian form of the old Germanic name Adolf, built from 'noble' and 'wolf' and carried by kings and saints long before the 20th century. In the US it has been used mostly in Spanish-speaking families and peaked in 2003.

Attested etymology

Adolfo is a 6 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Adolfo, pop culture references for the name Adolfo and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Adolfo

We've found the following names that sound similar to Adolfo, sorted by popularity.

Adolph / Adalberto / Adolphus / Adelbert / Adolf / Adolphe /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Adolfo

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Adolfo a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Adolfo?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ah-DOL-foh · /əˈdɒlfoʊ/

Around the world

• Adolf (German) — The German original of the same name.

Spellings and nicknames

• Adolph — Anglicised spelling of the same name.

Famous bearers

• Adolfo Suárez — First democratically elected prime minister of Spain after Franco (1932–2014) Contemporary

Style

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Why parents choose it

Parents choose Adolfo to honour Spanish or Italian heritage and family namesakes, in a form distinct from the German Adolf.

Worth knowing

• The Adolf association is unavoidable and must be weighed honestly: Adolfo shares its root and most English speakers will hear the connection first.