Adolphus
Pronunciation: [ uhd-AWLF-uhs ]
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Adolphus first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,420 babies have been named Adolphus in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Adolphus is past its peak , currently ranked #29,736 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,736
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Adolphus
Adolphus is a boy name .
Adolphus is currently ranked #29,736 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Adolphus include Ado, Adol, Adoly, Adolie, Adolp, Adolpy, Adolpie, Hus, Husy, Husie, Ady, and Adie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Adolphus include Adolfo . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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