Adolphus Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
German
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Adolphus means 'noble wolf'.
Meaning of the Name Adolphus
Adolphus is a male given name of Germanic origin. It is derived from the elements 'adal' meaning 'noble' and 'wulf' meaning 'wolf'. The name has a long history and was popular among Germanic-speaking people in the Middle Ages. It has fallen out of common usage in recent times due to its association with Adolf Hitler, the infamous dictator of Nazi Germany.
Popularity of the Name Adolphus
The popularity for the name Adolphus peaked in popularity in the year 1922 with 85 births, which ranked number 1,497 out of 9,658 unique names for that year. Adolphus had the most male births in 1922 with 85, which ranked number 709 out of 4,967 male names. The number of births for the name Adolphus has declined sharply over the last ten years from 6 births to 5 births, a decline of -16.67%. Among males, Adolphus has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 6 births to 5 births, a decline of -16.67%.
Nationwide Popularity of Adolphus
- 10 Year Trend of Adolphus: -16.67%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Adolphus: -16.67%
Popularity of Adolphus by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Adolphus. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Adolphus in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Adolphus is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Adolphus
- Total Births of Adolphus: 5 (-1.81%)
- Male Births of Adolphus: 5 (-1.81%)
Given the downward trend of Adolphus over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -1.81% decrease in total births, for a total of 5 births in 2024. Male births for Adolphus have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 5 male births in 2024, a decrease of -1.81%.