Dolphus
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Dolphus first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 255 babies have been named Dolphus in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dolphus is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,697 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,697
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Dolphus
Dolphus is a boy name .
Dolphus is currently ranked #19,697 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dolphus include Dol, Dolp, Dolpy, Dolpie, Hus, Husy, Husie, Doy, Doie, and Dolkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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