Adolphe
A boy's name of French origin with 295 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A surname from French.
Adolphe is a boy's baby name of French origin, the French form of Adolf, from the Old High German Adalwolf meaning 'noble wolf' (from adal + wolf). Before the 20th century, Adolphe was a respected name borne by composers, writers, and statesmen across Europe.
Adolphe carries the complex history of a name that was widely used until it became permanently associated with one figure — now of mainly historical interest, worn by an earlier era's artists and thinkers.
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Adolphe is cataloged under the French naming tradition. French names blend Latin roots with Norman, Frankish, and Gallic influences, often lending an air of elegance and formality.
In the U.S., Adolphe has been recorded as a boy's name since 1911, with 295 total births. Browse the French names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Adolphe has 28+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1911.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 | ▼ |
| 1940s | 7 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 51 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 109 | ▼ |
| 1910s | 123 | — |
The Story of Adolphe
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1915, Adolphe is a name steeped in history. Boys named Adolphe are most likely born between 1911 and 1925.
How rare is Adolphe?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Adolphe is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1911, peaked in the 1910s with 123 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Adolphe by the numbers
- Would fill 6 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(28 years, 1911–1959)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 5 | #3990 |
| 1941 | 7 | #2875 |
| 1938 | 6 | #3177 |
| 1937 | 5 | #3523 |
| 1935 | 5 | #3651 |
| 1934 | 6 | #3279 |
| 1933 | 6 | #3271 |
| 1932 | 5 | #3780 |
| 1931 | 11 | #2328 |
| 1930 | 7 | #3292 |
| 1929 | 5 | #3959 |
| 1928 | 12 | #2389 |
| 1927 | 13 | #2298 |
| 1926 | 8 | #3139 |
| 1925 | 15 | #2091 |
| 1924 | 18 | #1894 |
| 1922 | 12 | #2488 |
| 1921 | 11 | #2632 |
| 1920 | 15 | #2131 |
| 1919 | 8 | #3118 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1911–1959