Dolph
Dolph is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Noble wolf or famous wolf (as a diminutive of Adolph or Rudolph).
Origin and history
Dolph is a short form of Adolph or Rudolph, derived from Germanic elements meaning 'noble wolf' or 'famous wolf'. Historically used in northern European traditions, it gained brief exposure in the United States during the 20th century. Today, it remains extremely rare in American birth records.
Popularity in the United States
626 babies in the United States have been named Dolph since 1880. It ranks #4050 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1921.
States where it is most popular
- LA (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 39 |
| 1890-1900 | 16 |
| 1900-1910 | 20 |
| 1910-1920 | 127 |
| 1920-1930 | 95 |
| 1930-1940 | 82 |
| 1940-1950 | 85 |
| 1950-1960 | 79 |
| 1960-1970 | 65 |
| 1970-1980 | 6 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 6 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 6 |
Famous people named Dolph
- Dolph Lundgren: Actor, Martial Artist
- Dolph Schayes: Basketball Player, Coach
- Dolph Ziggler: Professional Wrestler
Fun facts
- Dolph originated as a contracted pet form of traditional Germanic names such as Adolph and Rudolph.
- Fewer than ten male infants received the name Dolph in the United States between 2020 and 2025.