Boy · #5,059 in 2026

Dolphus

Name: Popularity of the name Dolphus in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Dolphus, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#5,059

Peak Rank

#1,151 (1930)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1880

First Year

1978

Last Year

1930

Peak Year

#1151

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Dolphus

Dolphus first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1880, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1930, when 37 Dolphuss were born — ranking #1,151 that year. As of 2026, Dolphus ranks #5,059 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 1K Dolphuss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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Names that sound like Dolphus

Phonetically similar names — useful when Dolphus is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Dolus
Dallas
Doofus
Dufus
Dulles
Duffus
Adolphus
Delias
Dowless
Dolose
Toeless
Tofus

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dolphus

What does the name Dolphus mean?

Dolphus is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1880. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Dolphus in 2026?

In 2026, Dolphus ranks #5,059 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Dolphus most popular?

Dolphus reached its peak popularity in 1930, ranking #1,151 that year with 37 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Dolphus most popular?

Dolphus has historically been most popular in Alabama, Florida, North Carolina. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Dolphus.

Is Dolphus a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Dolphus is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Dolphus?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dolphus include Tylar, Kashmir, Alcide. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dolphus

Dolphus is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1880 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Dolphus's peak popularity came in 1930 when it ranked #1,151. Use the chart and map above to compare Dolphus's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.