boy's name
Adolf
AY-dolf (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 1,439
Adolf is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1990 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1918, when 56 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Adolf Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 30 |
| 1890s | 38 |
| 1900s | 63 |
| 1910s | 358 |
| 1920s | 393 |
| 1930s | 208 |
| 1940s | 75 |
| 1950s | 82 |
| 1960s | 87 |
| 1970s | 43 |
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 5 |
How Popular Is Adolf?
In 1990, Adolf was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Adolf Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Adolf
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Adolf Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Adolf over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Adolf
- English AY-dolf
Sibling Names for Adolf
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Adolf — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Adolf
How popular is the name Adolf?
In 1990, Adolf was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Adolf a girl's or a boy's name?
Adolf is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Adolf?
Adolf has 2 syllables.
When was Adolf most popular?
Adolf peaked in 1918, when 56 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.