Adolph
Peaked at #112 nationally in 1883, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Adolph has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Adolph — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#3346
in 1917
Last ranked
#3660
in 1930
Years tracked
3
1917–1930
Trend
Stable
Adolph was already at its most popular for girls in 1917 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #3346), with 8 babies given the name that year.
Adolph hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1930, when it stood at #3660.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1930 | #3,660 | 7 |
| 1921 | #5,107 | 5 |
| 1917 | #3,346 | 8 |
Adolph — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#112
in 1883
Last ranked
#12270
in 2023
Years tracked
140
1880–2023
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Adolph reached its peak popularity for boys in 1883, ranking #112 nationally with 115 babies given the name that year.
Adolph hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2023, when it stood at #12270.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | #12,270 | 5 |
| 2022 | #8,993 | 8 |
| 2020 | #10,624 | 6 |
| 2019 | #12,174 | 5 |
| 2017 | #10,803 | 6 |
| 2016 | #9,684 | 7 |
| 2014 | #8,795 | 8 |
| 2013 | #9,671 | 7 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Adolph most popular?
Adolph was most popular in 1883, when it ranked #112 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Adolph becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Adolph?
At least 18,765 babies have been recorded with the name Adolph in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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