Dolphus
Dolphus is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Noble wolf.
Origin and history
Dolphus is a traditional Germanic male name, historically used as a shortened form or variant of Adolphus. It means 'noble wolf' and saw moderate usage in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it is extremely rare in contemporary birth records.
Popularity in the United States
1,245 babies in the United States have been named Dolphus since 1880. It ranks #3453 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- AL (41.6 %)
- GA (28.7 %)
- NC (14.9 %)
- FL (5 %)
- MS (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 83 |
| 1890-1900 | 37 |
| 1900-1910 | 52 |
| 1910-1920 | 193 |
| 1920-1930 | 251 |
| 1930-1940 | 208 |
| 1940-1950 | 166 |
| 1950-1960 | 147 |
| 1960-1970 | 68 |
| 1970-1980 | 40 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Dolphus
- Dolphus Raymond: Fictional character
Nicknames
Dolph, Dolly
Fun facts
- Dolphus originated as a simplified spoken variant or dimunitive of Adolphus.
- Most recorded U.S. births for Dolphus occurred in the late 1800s and early 1900s.