boy's name
Dolphus
DOL-fus (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 1,245
Dolphus is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1978 it was given to 6 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 1930, when 37 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Dolphus Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1970s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 83 |
| 1890s | 37 |
| 1900s | 52 |
| 1910s | 193 |
| 1920s | 251 |
| 1930s | 208 |
| 1940s | 166 |
| 1950s | 147 |
| 1960s | 68 |
| 1970s | 40 |
How Popular Is Dolphus?
In 1978, Dolphus was given to 6 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.
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 Dolphus
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dolphus Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dolphus over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dolphus
- English DOL-fus
Sibling Names for Dolphus
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dolphus — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dolphus
How popular is the name Dolphus?
In 1978, Dolphus was given to 6 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 Dolphus a girl's or a boy's name?
Dolphus is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Dolphus?
Dolphus has 2 syllables.
When was Dolphus most popular?
Dolphus peaked in 1930, when 37 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.