How Many People Are Named Adolphus?

Complete statistics for the name Adolphus: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Adolphus
Very Rare
German

Adolphus, a very rare male name, is held by just 1,473 people in the US, making up 1 in 224,009 Americans. That's pretty unique! With most folks over 60, it's clear this name has an older generation vibe.

~407
Living in US
1 in 814,372
Americans
1922
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

🌐
Origin
German
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 33
Personality Traits
Determined Strong-willed
33
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 33 are believed to be natural leaders and peacemakers, destined to make a positive impact on the world.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,473
Worldwide Bearers
#37,270
Global Rank
🇮🇩 Indonesia
72
🇺🇬 Uganda
36
🇮🇳 India
16
🇶🇦 Qatar
8
🇦🇺 Australia
8
🇿🇲 Zambia
8
🇨🇲 Cameroon
7
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
7
🇵🇭 Philippines
6
🇧🇪 Belgium
5

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,473 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 87
126
Would be under 30 (3%)
573
Would be 30–60 (14%)
3,393
Would be over 60 (83%)

All 4,092 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1922

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
95
Classic Feel
95
Modern Appeal
5
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Adolphus Through the Generations

Adolphus peaked in popularity in 1922 with 85 births, but its usage has been slowly declining since then. Today, there are 1,473 people named Adolphus living in the United States, with a significant majority, 83%, being over 60 years old. This age distribution paints a picture of a name that's deeply rooted in the past, with only 126 individuals under 30, indicating it's not commonly chosen by younger parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 397
Georgia 347
Alabama 167
North Carolina 153
Virginia 107
Florida 79
South Carolina 44
Mississippi 32
New York 23
Tennessee 17

✨ Similar Names to Adolphus

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Adolphus's German roots

📄 About the Name Adolphus

How Many People Have the Name Adolphus?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 407 people in the United States currently share the name Adolphus. That works out to roughly 1 in every 814,372 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Adolphus a Common or Rare Name?

Adolphus is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Adolphus in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Adolphus Most Popular?

The name Adolphus reached peak popularity in 1922, with 85 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Adolphus?

Approximately 407 people named Adolphus live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 407. That works out to roughly 1 in 814,372 Americans.

Is Adolphus a rare name?

Adolphus is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 814,372 Americans has this name.

What does the name Adolphus mean?

The meaning and origin of Adolphus are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.

Is Adolphus more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Adolphus are male and 0% are female.

When was Adolphus most popular?

Adolphus peaked in 1922 with 85 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US407
All-Time Births407
1 in X1 in 814,372
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age87
Peak Year1922
World Rank#37,270
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.