boy's name
Adolph
AY-dolf (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 18,810
Adolph is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2023 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 1917, when 681 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Adolph Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 994 |
| 1890s | 945 |
| 1900s | 941 |
| 1910s | 4,531 |
| 1920s | 4,476 |
| 1930s | 2,196 |
| 1940s | 1,261 |
| 1950s | 1,368 |
| 1960s | 826 |
| 1970s | 518 |
| 1980s | 334 |
| 1990s | 215 |
| 2000s | 93 |
| 2010s | 48 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 19 |
How Popular Is Adolph?
In 2023, Adolph 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 Adolph 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 Adolph
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Adolph Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Adolph over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Adolph
- English AY-dolf
Sibling Names for Adolph
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Adolph — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Adolph
How popular is the name Adolph?
In 2023, Adolph 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 Adolph a girl's or a boy's name?
Adolph is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Adolph?
Adolph has 2 syllables.
When was Adolph most popular?
Adolph peaked in 1917, when 681 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.