Adolph
boy nameAdolph entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #112 in 1883, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#112
peak (1883)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #138 |
| 1890s | #162 |
| 1900s | #194 |
| 1910s | #193 |
| 1920s | #269 |
| 1930s | #380 |
| 1940s | #572 |
| 1950s | #629 |
| 1960s | #848 |
| 1970s | #1211 |
| 1980s | #1897 |
| 1990s | #3384 |
| 2000s | #7928 |
| 2010s | #9926 |
| 2020s | #10611 |
Living bearers
About 3,800 people named Adolph are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Adolph alive today was born around 1923, making them about 102 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Adolph in 2025?
- Adolph is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Adolph most popular?
- Adolph peaked in 1883, reaching #112 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Adolph with classmates?
- Adolph will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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