boy's name
Adolphe
ah-DOLF (French)
- Origin French
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 16,810
Adolphe is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1959 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 France.
- Adolphe is a name of French origin.
- Peaked in France in 1908, when 600 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1900.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Adolphe Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5,615 |
| 1910s | 4,055 |
| 1920s | 3,485 |
| 1930s | 1,920 |
| 1940s | 640 |
| 1950s | 335 |
| 1960s | 260 |
| 1970s | 105 |
| 1980s | 60 |
| 1990s | 30 |
| 2000s | 10 |
How Popular Is Adolphe?
In 2007, Adolphe was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Where Adolphe Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Adolphe
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Adolphe Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Adolphe over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Adolphe
- French ah-DOLF
Sibling Names for Adolphe
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Adolphe — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Adolphe
How popular is the name Adolphe?
In 2007, Adolphe was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Is Adolphe a girl's or a boy's name?
Adolphe is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Adolphe?
Adolphe has 2 syllables.
When was Adolphe most popular?
Adolphe peaked in 1908, when 600 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.