How Many People Are Named Dolphus?

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

Dolphus
Very Rare
Old English

Dolphus is an uncommon name with roots in Old English, making it very rare today. Only 300 people named Dolphus live in the US, representing just 1 in 1,100,422 Americans, and most are over 60.

~181
Living in US
1 in 1,831,211
Americans
1930
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Wise
🌐
Origin
Old English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Wise Determined Independent
5
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 5 are known for their adaptability and versatility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

806
Worldwide Bearers
#288,056
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
705
🇿🇦 South Africa
62
🇨🇦 Canada
16
🇬🇧 England
6
🇳🇬 Nigeria
3
🇱🇷 Liberia
2
🇯🇲 Jamaica
2
🇮🇳 India
1
🇦🇺 Australia
1
🇬🇾 Guyana
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
300 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 96
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
57
Would be 30–60 (5%)
1,180
Would be over 60 (95%)

All 1,237 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: 1930

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
89
Classic Feel
81
Modern Appeal
19
International
81

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

📜 Dolphus Through the Generations

Dolphus peaked in popularity in 1930 with 37 births, but its usage has remained stable since then. Today, the majority of people named Dolphus are over 60, with only a few in their 30s to 60s. This name is a classic, old-school choice that's rarely heard among younger generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Alabama 42
Georgia 29
North Carolina 15
Florida 5
Mississippi 5
Texas 5

✨ Similar Names to Dolphus

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Dolphus's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Dolphus

How Many People Have the Name Dolphus?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 181 people in the United States currently share the name Dolphus. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,831,211 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Dolphus a Common or Rare Name?

Dolphus 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 Dolphus Mean?

Dolphus means "Wise" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Dolphus Most Popular?

The name Dolphus reached peak popularity in 1930, with 37 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 Dolphus?

Approximately 181 people named Dolphus live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 181. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,831,211 Americans.

Is Dolphus a rare name?

Dolphus is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,831,211 Americans has this name.

What does the name Dolphus mean?

Dolphus means "Wise" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Dolphus more male or female?

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

When was Dolphus most popular?

Dolphus peaked in 1930 with 37 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.

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 US181
All-Time Births181
1 in X1 in 1,831,211
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age96
Peak Year1930
World Rank#288,056
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.