Is Adolph a boy's or girl's name?

Adolph is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 20 recorded births.

When was Adolph most popular?

Adolph reached its peak popularity in 1917 with 673 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Adolph?

Adolph is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 18,745 babies in the U.S. since 1880. Its peak was in 1917.

Adolph

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Meaning & Origin

A male given name from the Germanic languages.

Adolph is a boy's and girl's baby name of Germanic origin, derived from the Old High German Adalwolf, combining adal (noble) and wolf, meaning 'noble wolf.' It was a respectable given name throughout Europe and America into the early 20th century.

Adolph saw widespread use in German-American communities through the 1930s, but became virtually unused after World War II due to its association with Adolf Hitler. It's a name with significant historical weight.

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Popularity Over Time

Adolph has 140+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1880.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Adolph
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	19	#10629	▼
2010s	48	#9945	▼
2000s	93	#7939	▼
1990s	215	#3386	▼
1980s	334	#1897	▼
1970s	518	#1211	▼
1960s	826	#847	▼
1950s	1,368	#629	▲
1940s	1,261	#572	▼
1930s	2,189	#380	▼
1920s	4,471	#269	—
1910s	4,523	#193	▲
1900s	941	#194	—
1890s	945	#162	—
1880s	994	#138	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(140 years, 1880–2023)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Adolph
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2023	5	#12270	-3 (-37.5%)
2022	8	#8993	+2 (33.3%)
2020	6	#10624	+1 (20.0%)
2019	5	#12174	-1 (-16.7%)
2017	6	#10803	-1 (-14.3%)
2016	7	#9684	-1 (-12.5%)
2014	8	#8795	+1 (14.3%)
2013	7	#9671	-1 (-12.5%)
2011	8	#8776	+1 (14.3%)
2010	7	#9709	+2 (40.0%)
2009	5	#12525	-2 (-28.6%)
2008	7	#9885	-5 (-41.7%)
2007	12	#6626	+1 (9.1%)
2006	11	#6910	+4 (57.1%)
2005	7	#9128	-2 (-22.2%)
2004	9	#7545	+1 (12.5%)
2003	8	#7849	+1 (14.3%)
2002	7	#8462	-5 (-41.7%)
2001	12	#5672	-3 (-20.0%)
2000	15	#4786	+2 (15.4%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Adolph as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Adolph has also been given to 20 girls in the U.S. since 1917.

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Current rank

Total births

1917

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Adolph be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Adolph is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it is not currently ranked. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1880–2023) · Methodology