Adolf
Adolf is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Noble wolf, derived from Old High German adal (noble) and wolf (wolf).
Origin and history
Adolf is a traditional Germanic name derived from elements meaning noble and wolf. Its usage in the United States peaked in the late 19th and early 20th centuries before falling sharply out of favor due to its modern historical association. Today, the name is practically unused for newborns in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
1,394 babies in the United States have been named Adolf since 1880. It ranks #3324 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (53 %)
- TX (21.8 %)
- IL (6.3 %)
- NJ (5.7 %)
- MA (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 30 |
| 1890-1900 | 38 |
| 1900-1910 | 63 |
| 1910-1920 | 358 |
| 1920-1930 | 393 |
| 1930-1940 | 208 |
| 1940-1950 | 75 |
| 1950-1960 | 82 |
| 1960-1970 | 87 |
| 1970-1980 | 43 |
| 1980-1990 | 12 |
| 1990-2000 | 5 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Adolf
- Adolf Dassler: Entrepreneur, Inventor
- Adolf von Baeyer: Chemist, Nobel Laureate
- Adolf Ochs: Publisher
Nicknames
Ad, Dolf
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Ancient Germanic name Adalwolf, combining words for nobility and animal strength.
- Adolf was a relatively common name among German-American families in the late 19th century before virtually disappearing from usage records.