Adolphus Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Adolphus is a Germanic name meaning 'noble wolf', originating from the elements 'adal' and 'wulf'. It has evolved from Adolf to Adolphus and is associated with nobility and royalty. The name has historical significance, particularly in European contexts, but has seen a decline in popularity due to negative associations. Notable figures include explorers and dukes, reflecting its noble heritage.
The name Adolphus is most popular in Georgia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South 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, Adolphus 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, 'Adolphus' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 765th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 905th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1104th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1916th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3539th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9416th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 14599th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Adolphus' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Adolphus"
Pronunciation
/əˈdɒlfəs/
Origin
Germanic
Etymology
The name Adolphus comes from the Germanic elements 'adal', meaning 'noble', and 'wulf', meaning 'wolf'. It is a Latinized form of the name Adolf.
Meaning
Noble wolf
Language Evolution
Adolf, Adolphus
Historical Usage
The name Adolphus gained popularity during the Middle Ages, especially in Germany, and it has been used by various European royalty.
Variants & Derivatives
Adolf, Adolphe, Dolf
Modern Popularity & Image
In contemporary times, the name Adolphus is less common due to its association with Adolf Hitler, but it retains a sense of historical and noble connotation.
Famous People
Adolphus Washington Greely, an American army officer and explorer, Adolphus Frederick IV, Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Adolphus"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Adolphus"
"Adolphus" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 765th of 7545 | 1,196 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 905th of 6773 | 911 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1104th of 7552 | 884 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1916th of 10718 | 365 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3539th of 16616 | 241 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 9416th of 24088 | 96 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 14599th of 23106 | 30 |
Regional Popularity of "Adolphus" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
86.58% 1194th/1379 |
23.63% 559th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
78.86% 1227th/1556 |
29.32% 690th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
63.27% 1409th/2227 |
58.68% 1426th/2430 |
29.20% 833rd/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
55.90% 1947th/3483 |
41.36% 1455th/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
48.98% 2544th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Adolphus" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Adolphus"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Adolphus" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.