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Summary

The name Adolf has its origins in the Germanic roots, meaning 'noble wolf'. It evolved from 'Adalwolf' in Old High German to its current form in Modern German. While the name carries traits of nobility and strength, its biblical relevance is non-existent. Its usage peaked in the 19th century but drastically declined post-World War II due to its negative connotations. Variants include Adolphe and Adolfo, but today it is perceived unfavorably in many cultures.

The name Adolf is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Adolf has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Adolf' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1019th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1645th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2901st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4508th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 13420th out of 16616 names. Discover how the name 'Adolf' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.