Dolph Boy
Origin(s)
Old Norse; Germanic
Meaning
Old Norse: wolf; Germanic: noble
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Dolph is derived from the Old Norse name 'Dolf', which means 'wolf'. It has roots in Germanic languages, where it is associated with nobility. The name has been used in various cultures, particularly in Scandinavian and German contexts. It has seen varying levels of popularity over the years.
Trend Summary
The name Dolph has experienced low popularity in the United States, with occasional peaks in the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Gulf, Dolf, Ralph, Saul, Balthazar, Holf, Alf, Dale
Variants
- Dolf
- Dolphin
International Variants
- Dolf (Dutch)
- Dolf (German)
Famous people named Dolph
Dolph Lundgren is a Swedish actor and martial artist known for his role in the 'Rocky' film series.
Dolph Ziggler is an American professional wrestler and comedian recognized for his performances in WWE.
Fictional characters named Dolph
Dolph is a character in the animated series 'The Simpsons', known for his role as a school bully.
Dolph is a character in the video game 'Dolphin Emulator', representing the emulator's mascot.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Dolph was first seen in the United States in 1881. Dolph has ranked as high as #851 nationally, which occurred in 1919, and has not reached a level of popularity in any states at this time. There is not enough recent data to evaluate a 5-year trend.
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Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Dolph (1918)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| LA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1881 | 9 |
| 1882 | 6 |
| 1883 | 5 |
| 1886 | 6 |
| 1887 | 7 |
| 1888 | 6 |
| 1890 | 6 |
| 1893 | 5 |
| 1894 | 5 |
| 1900 | 5 |
| 1901 | 5 |
| 1902 | 5 |
| 1907 | 5 |
| 1910 | 5 |
| 1911 | 5 |
| 1912 | 7 |
| 1913 | 15 |
| 1914 | 14 |
| 1915 | 17 |
| 1916 | 14 |
| 1917 | 17 |
| 1918 | 15 |
| 1919 | 18 |
| 1920 | 13 |
| 1921 | 10 |
| 1922 | 8 |
| 1923 | 9 |
| 1924 | 8 |
| 1925 | 14 |
| 1926 | 16 |
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1929 | 10 |
| 1930 | 6 |
| 1931 | 13 |
| 1932 | 9 |
| 1933 | 6 |
| 1934 | 6 |
| 1935 | 10 |
| 1936 | 7 |
| 1937 | 12 |
| 1938 | 7 |
| 1939 | 6 |
| 1940 | 10 |
| 1941 | 12 |
| 1942 | 8 |
| 1943 | 7 |
| 1944 | 6 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1946 | 10 |
| 1947 | 9 |
| 1948 | 10 |
| 1949 | 8 |
| 1950 | 9 |
| 1952 | 8 |
| 1953 | 12 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1955 | 7 |
| 1956 | 7 |
| 1957 | 11 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1959 | 12 |
| 1960 | 10 |
| 1961 | 13 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1966 | 10 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 2022 | 6 |