Adolphus
Adolphus is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Noble wolf.
Origin and history
Adolphus is a Latinized form of the Ancient Germanic name Adolph, which combines elements meaning 'noble' and 'wolf'. The name was historically borne by European royalty, including Kings of Sweden. In the United States, it was occasionally given in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, but is very rare today.
Popularity in the United States
4,109 babies in the United States have been named Adolphus since 1880. It ranks #1957 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1922.
States where it is most popular
- TX (28.2 %)
- GA (24.7 %)
- AL (11.9 %)
- NC (10.9 %)
- VA (7.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 189 |
| 1890-1900 | 178 |
| 1900-1910 | 149 |
| 1910-1920 | 531 |
| 1920-1930 | 643 |
| 1930-1940 | 525 |
| 1940-1950 | 474 |
| 1950-1960 | 503 |
| 1960-1970 | 325 |
| 1970-1980 | 202 |
| 1980-1990 | 175 |
| 1990-2000 | 116 |
| 2000-2010 | 63 |
| 2010-2019 | 31 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Famous people named Adolphus
- Adolphus Busch: Businessman, Entrepreneur
- Adolphus Greely: Explorer, Military Officer
Nicknames
Dolph, Adolph, Dolphus
Fun facts
- Adolphus was widely used among European aristocracy, notably by several Swedish kings as Gustavus Adolphus.
- The suffix '-us' was added to the original Germanic name Adalwolf to adapt it to Latin text.