Total births
1,245
Boys' name · since 1880
Dolphus
1,245 babies named Dolphus in U.S. Social Security records since 1880, with the highest year being 1930. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,245
- total births
- 1880–1978
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 20%
- born in that decade
Dolphus sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 1,245 recorded since 1880.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Dolphus has been recorded 1,245 times among boys since 1880, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1880 to 1978.
- 1,245 total births
- 1880–1978 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 20% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,245 boys have been named Dolphus since 1880, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1978.
- 1,245
- total births
- 1880–1978
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 20%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
20% of everyone ever named Dolphus was born in this single decade.
1930
Single peak year
37 babies were named Dolphus in 1930 - its busiest year on record.
Dolphus's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Dolphus's full recorded timeline at 1930, 51% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 49% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1881, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1930 peak of 37 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Dolphus at a glance
Last recorded 1978Peak year
1930
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1880
Dolphus popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1880–1978
- Peak year (1930)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 99 years of records
Dolphus by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Dolphus's strongest decade.
251 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 20% of all-time use.
Dolphus births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 83
1880s
83 births
- 1890s 37
1890s
37 births
- 1900s 52
1900s
52 births
- 1910s
1910s
193 births
- 1920s
1920s
251 births
- 1930s
1930s
208 births
- 1940s
1940s
166 births
- 1950s
1950s
147 births
- 1960s 68
1960s
68 births
- 1970s 40
1970s
40 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 251 births (20% of all-time use).
How Dolphus compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Dolphus's total volume
Dolphus vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Dolphus by state
Where Dolphus concentrates geographically, total births since 1880
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Alabama | | 42 | 3.4% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 29 | 2.3% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 15 | 1.2% |
| #4 | Florida | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #5 | Mississippi | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #6 | Texas | | 5 | 0.4% |
Alabama share of Dolphus's total US births 3.4%
Even split
42 of 1,245 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dolphus? ▼
1,245 babies have been named Dolphus since 1880. It was last recorded in 1978. The peak year was 1930 with 37 births.
When was Dolphus most popular? ▼
Dolphus was most popular in the 1920s decade with 251 total births. The single peak year was 1930.
Where is Dolphus most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dolphus are Alabama (42 births), Georgia (29 births), North Carolina (15 births).
How long has the name Dolphus been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Dolphus since 1880 -- 99 years through the most recent 1978 data.
What names are similar to Dolphus? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dolan, Dolores, Dolph, Dolton, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Dolphus's data
- Dolphus's decade-level peak was the 1920s (251 total births); usage has since declined to 40 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Alabama records the most Dolphuss (42 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Alabama names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Dolphus
Nearby Names Like Dolphus
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dolphus
Dolan Boy
1,701 births
Dolores Boy
1,336 births
Dolph Boy
626 births
Dolton Boy
451 births
Dollie Boy
61 births
Compare Dolphus side by side: Dolphus vs Dolan Dolphus vs Dolores Dolphus vs Dolph
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1880–1978 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Dolphus: Baby Name Since 1880 - 1,245 Births, Peak 1930." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dolphus. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Dolphus draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.