How Many People Are Named Dolph?
Complete statistics for the name Dolph: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Dolph, a very rare male name, is held by just 177 people in the US, making up 1 in 1,862,114 Americans. That's pretty unique! With most Dolphs over 60, it's clear this name's popularity peaked long ago in 1919.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 94All 626 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: 1919Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Dolph Through the Generations
Dolph has been a name through the generations, but its usage has remained stable over time. In 1919, it reached its peak with 18 births, a number that hasn't been matched since. Today, the majority of people named Dolph are over 60, with only six under the age of thirty. This indicates a strong generational skew towards older individuals, suggesting that Dolph is more of a classic, old-school name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Dolph's Dutch roots
📄 About the Name Dolph
How Many People Have the Name Dolph?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,663 people in the United States currently share the name Dolph. That works out to roughly 1 in every 199,308 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Dolph a Common or Rare Name?
Dolph 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.
What Does the Name Dolph Mean?
Dolph means "Dutch occupational surname (one who drives)" and comes from Dutch origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Dolph in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Dolph Most Popular?
The name Dolph reached peak popularity in 1919, with 18 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Dolph?
Approximately 1,663 people named Dolph live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,663. That works out to roughly 1 in 199,308 Americans.
Is Dolph a rare name?
Dolph is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 199,308 Americans has this name.
What does the name Dolph mean?
Dolph means "Dutch occupational surname (one who drives)" and comes from Dutch origins.
Is Dolph more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Dolph are male and 0% are female.
When was Dolph most popular?
Dolph peaked in 1919 with 18 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.