Adolfo Boy

Popularity: #821 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationah-DOL-foh / /aˈdolfo/

Spanish; Italian

Meaning

Noble or brave wolf (Germanic); Wealthy (Italian)

Historical & Cultural Background

Adolfo is a name of Germanic origin, derived from the elements 'adal' meaning noble and 'wulf' meaning wolf. It has been popular in Spanish and Italian-speaking countries. The name has historical significance, often associated with nobility and leadership. It has also been borne by various notable figures throughout history.

Trend Summary

The name Adolfo has seen a decline in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Adolphe
  • Adolfo
  • Aldo

International Variants

  • Adolphe (French)
  • Adolfo (Portuguese)
  • Adolfo (Spanish)
  • Aldo (Italian)

Famous people named Adolfo

Adolfo Suárez was a Spanish politician who served as the Prime Minister of Spain during the transition to democracy.

Adolfo Bioy Casares was an Argentine writer known for his contributions to science fiction and fantasy literature.

Adolfo Dominguez is a Spanish fashion designer recognized for his innovative designs and sustainable fashion practices.

Adolfo Pirelli is a character in the musical 'Sweeney Todd', known for his flamboyant personality and barbering skills.

Fictional characters named Adolfo

Adolfo is a character in the video game 'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild', serving as a merchant in the game.

Adolfo is a character in the animated series 'El Chavo del 8', known for his humorous antics.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Adolfo was first seen in the United States in 1882. Adolfo has ranked as high as #850 nationally, which occurred in 2003, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, New York, and Arizona. In the past 5 years the name Adolfo has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Adolfo (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 26
42%
CA 18
29%
FL 7
11%
VA 6
10%
OH 5
8%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18827
18875
18897
18905
18928
18935
18946
18975
18987
19016
190511
19068
190710
19087
19096
191013
19119
191213
191318
191425
191536
191629
191725
191837
191940
192045
192143
192252
192350
192471
192571
192690
192791
192897
192997
193090
193174
193268
193366
193465
193576
193644
193760
193861
193971
194068
194173
194271
194375
194464
194562
194664
194783
1948100
1949102
195087
195181
195273
195383
195487
195589
195699
195796
1958102
1959111
1960122
1961106
1962101
1963120
1964111
1965126
1966129
1967122
1968121
1969118
1970127
1971153
1972134
1973117
1974141
1975132
1976136
1977127
1978117
1979148
1980166
1981178
1982138
1983143
1984142
1985143
1986172
1987166
1988196
1989209
1990244
1991230
1992235
1993257
1994309
1995260
1996260
1997280
1998305
1999366
2000386
2001380
2002387
2003505
2004426
2005484
2006419
2007375
2008312
2009238
2010187
2011180
2012157
2013147
2014138
2015155
2016132
2017101
2018109
2019124
2020101
202184
202297
202378
2024103