Dolphus
boy nameDolphus entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #498 in 1885, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#498
peak (1885)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #712 |
| 1890s | #848 |
| 1900s | #1004 |
| 1910s | #1427 |
| 1920s | #1529 |
| 1930s | #1601 |
| 1940s | #1797 |
| 1950s | #2124 |
| 1960s | #2855 |
| 1970s | #4348 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Dolphus are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dolphus alive today was born around 1929, making them about 96 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dolphus in 2025?
- Dolphus is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Dolphus most popular?
- Dolphus peaked in 1885, reaching #498 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Dolphus with classmates?
- Dolphus will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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