Dolphus

Boy name

Dolphus has been given to 1,245 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1930.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,245

Peak year

1930 (37 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1880

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Dolphus — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Adolphusboy

4,109 babies since 1880

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Dolphus.

Bedfordboy

1,240 babies since 1880

Elihuboy

1,236 babies since 1880

Fredieboy

1,229 babies since 1900

Hiawathaunisex

1,228 babies since 1911

Marlandboy

1,223 babies since 1913

Clellboy

1,221 babies since 1884

Norvellboy

1,275 babies since 1905

Radfordboy

1,204 babies since 1885

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FAQ

How popular is the name Dolphus?

Dolphus has been given to 1,245 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Dolphus peak?

Dolphus peaked in 1930, when 37 babies were given the name.

Is Dolphus a girl or boy name?

Dolphus is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Dolphus are boys).

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