Adolph
Pronunciation: [ AYD-awlf ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Adolph first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 3,421 babies have been named Adolph in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Adolph is past its peak , currently ranked #27,842 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #27,842
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Adolph
Adolph is a boy name .
Is Adolph a boy or girl name? Adolph is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #27,842 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #23,970. Adolph is more commonly used as a girl name.
Adolph is currently ranked #27,842 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Adolph include Ado, Adol, Adoly, Adolie, Ady, Adie, and Adokins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Adolph include Adolfo . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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