Adolphus
From Latin Adolphus. Doublet of Adolph.
Every Adolphus since 1880 — 4,109 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Adolphus
Adolphus is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1880, 4,109 American babies have been named Adolphus. Its peak came in 1922, when 85 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Adolphus stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Adolphus year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | #12,393 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 5 | #12,193 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 8 | #8,842 |
| 2015 | 6 | #10,687 |
| 2014 | 6 | #10,749 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 6 | #10,810 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 9 | #8,177 |
| 2006 | 6 | #10,687 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9,131 |
| 2004 | 11 | #6,529 |
| 2003 | 8 | #7,851 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 12 | #5,673 |
| 2000 | 10 | #6,322 |
| 1995 | 16 | #3,857 |
| 1990 | 13 | #4,170 |
| 1985 | 21 | #2,427 |
| 1980 | 23 | #2,213 |
| 1975 | 25 | #1,885 |
| 1970 | 23 | #1,847 |
| 1965 | 33 | #1,335 |
| 1960 | 46 | #1,152 |
| 1955 | 67 | #906 |
| 1950 | 54 | #934 |
| 1945 | 37 | #1,056 |
| 1940 | 50 | #893 |
| 1935 | 54 | #850 |
| 1930 | 56 | #885 |
| 1925 | 49 | #973 |
| 1920 | 72 | #785 |
| 1915 | 64 | #751 |
| 1910 | 28 | #537 |
| 1905 | 19 | #525 |
| 1900 | 19 | #555 |
| 1895 | 22 | #414 |
| 1890 | 15 | #491 |
| 1885 | 24 | #355 |
| 1880 | 17 | #425 |
Famous people named Adolphus
- Adolphus Frederick II, Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz Politician · 1658–1708
- Adolphus Frederick VI, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz Politician · 1882–1918
- Adolphus Frederick V, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz Politician · 1848–1914
- Adolphus Frederick III, Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz Politician · 1686–1752
- Adolphus Frederick IV, Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz Politician · 1738–1794
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Adolphus mean?
From Latin Adolphus. Doublet of Adolph.
How popular is the name Adolphus in 2025?
Adolphus did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Adolphus?
4,109 babies have been named Adolphus in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Adolphus most popular?
Adolphus peaked in 1922, when 85 newborns received the name.
Is Adolphus a boy or girl name?
Adolphus is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Adolphus rising or falling?
Adolphus is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Adolphus?
Well-known people named Adolphus include Adolphus Frederick II, Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (politician), Adolphus Frederick VI, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (politician), Adolphus Frederick V, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (politician).