Adolph

Adolph: name meaning, origin and popularity

Pronunciation (IPA): /หˆeษช.dษ”lf/ ยท /หˆรฆ.dษ”lf/

Meaning and origin of Adolph

  • A male given name from the Germanic languages.

Etymology

Variant spelling of Adolf.

How popular is Adolph?

0U.S. babies in 2025
#112peak rank (1883)
18,765babies since 1880

Since 1880, 20 girls and 18,745 boys in the U.S. have been named Adolph (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3346 in 1917. Its highest rank for boys was #112 in 1883. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.

18801920196020002025681 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880โ€“2025 (SSA)

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Adolph FAQ

What does the name Adolph mean?

A male given name from the Germanic languages. Variant spelling of Adolf.

What is the origin of the name Adolph?

Adolph is listed as a name of Germanic origin.

How popular is the name Adolph?

Since 1880, 20 girls and 18,745 boys in the U.S. have been named Adolph (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3346 in 1917. Its highest rank for boys was #112 in 1883. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.

Is Adolph a boy or girl name?

Adolph is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 20 girls and 18,745 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ€“2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.