Adolf
Adolf first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 1918, when 56 boys were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Adolf popular?
Vintage Adolf is rarely given today, but saw real use in the past — it peaked back in 1918.
| 1990s | 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 12 | |
| 1970s | 43 | |
| 1960s | 87 | |
| 1950s | 82 | |
| 1940s | 75 | |
| 1930s | 208 | |
| 1920s | 393 | |
| 1910s | 358 | |
| 1900s | 63 | |
| 1890s | 38 | |
| 1880s | 30 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Adolf mean?
From the Germanic name Athalwolf (Old English Aethelwulf), combining 'athal' ('noble') and 'wulf' ('wolf'), hence 'noble wolf'. The wolf element sits in the final '-olf'.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Adolf mean?
Adolf means noble wolf. From the Germanic name Athalwolf (Old English Aethelwulf), combining 'athal' ('noble') and 'wulf' ('wolf'), hence 'noble wolf'. The wolf element sits in the final '-olf'.
What is the origin of the name Adolf?
Adolf is of germanic origin.
How do you pronounce Adolf?
Adolf is pronounced “AY-dolf.”
Is Adolf a boy or a girl name?
Adolf is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Adolf a popular name right now?
Adolf is rarely given today, but saw real use in the past — it peaked back in 1918.
When was the name Adolf most popular?
Adolf was most popular in 1918, when about 56 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Adolf?
Names similar to Adolf include Clovis, Ludwig, Rolf, Wolfram, Wolf.
What names go well with Adolf?
germanic names that pair well with Adolf include Robert, William, Charles, Emma, Walter.