Adolphus

Adolphus - A very unique male name



  Nov 08,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Adolphus at a glance

Adolphus is ranked #2769 among boy baby names in 1993, with 6 births in 1993. It peaked in 1910 at #614 and first appeared on the charts in 1910.

Rank in 1993
#2769
Births in 1993
6
Peak year
1910 (#614)
First appeared
1910
Popularity
1 in 300,797 boys

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Adolphus appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #614. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Adolphus and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Adolphus? 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 Adolphus. The baby boy name Adolphus was given to 6 baby boys in 1993, ranking #2769 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 300,797 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Adolphus peaked in popularity 116 years ago in 1910 on position 614.



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Adolphus is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Adolphus is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #1,325 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,325.

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 Adolphus is where you live.


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Adolphus origin and meaning

Adolphus is a 8 letter name with 3 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Adolphus, pop culture references for the name Adolphus and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Adolphus

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

Adolfo / Adolph / Adalberto / Adelbert / Adolf / Adolphe /

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.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
19932769
19892973
19852357
19822231
19792075
19771952
19751456
19741840
19731761
19691634
19671538
19661504
19651236
19641570
19631161
19621287
19611076
19601030
19591055
19581006
19571101
19561338
1955851
1954944
19531143
1952908
1951935
1950925
1949843
1948948
19471453
19461032
19451021
19441311
19431192
1942887
1941683
19401004
1939865
1938804
1937867
1936921
1935756
1934811
1933951
1932724
1931762
19301029
1929892
1928870
1927813
19261015
19251469
1924804
1923757
1922644
1921810
1920709
1919662
1918708
1917707
1916749
1915726
1914694
1912663
1911678
1910614

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
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Even more about Adolphus


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 Adolphus 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 Adolphus?

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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#
On chart
1910
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Adolphus
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 300,797
Letter count 8
Syllable count 3
Year first discovered 1910
1993 births +6

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