Adolfo
Every Adolfo since 1882 — 16,205 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Adolfo
Adolfo is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,887 in 2025 with 83 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1882, 16,205 American babies have been named Adolfo. Its peak came in 2003, when 505 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Adolfo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Adolfo year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 83 | #1,887 |
| 2024 | — | — | 103 | #1,641 |
| 2023 | — | — | 78 | #1,970 |
| 2022 | — | — | 97 | #1,731 |
| 2021 | — | — | 84 | #1,841 |
| 2020 | — | — | 101 | #1,601 |
| 2019 | — | — | 124 | #1,413 |
| 2018 | — | — | 109 | #1,547 |
| 2017 | — | — | 101 | #1,594 |
| 2016 | — | — | 132 | #1,349 |
| 2015 | — | — | 155 | #1,190 |
| 2014 | — | — | 138 | #1,285 |
| 2013 | — | — | 147 | #1,217 |
| 2012 | — | — | 157 | #1,162 |
| 2011 | — | — | 180 | #1,050 |
| 2010 | — | — | 187 | #1,036 |
| 2009 | — | — | 238 | #883 |
| 2008 | — | — | 312 | #733 |
| 2007 | — | — | 375 | #648 |
| 2006 | — | — | 419 | #584 |
| 2005 | — | — | 484 | #508 |
| 2004 | — | — | 426 | #543 |
| 2003 | — | — | 505 | #488 |
| 2002 | — | — | 387 | #568 |
| 2001 | — | — | 380 | #553 |
| 2000 | — | — | 386 | #546 |
| 1995 | — | — | 260 | #643 |
| 1990 | — | — | 244 | #648 |
| 1985 | — | — | 143 | #740 |
| 1980 | — | — | 166 | #671 |
| 1975 | — | — | 132 | #719 |
| 1970 | — | — | 127 | #727 |
| 1965 | — | — | 126 | #660 |
| 1960 | — | — | 122 | #709 |
| 1955 | — | — | 89 | #772 |
| 1950 | — | — | 87 | #736 |
| 1945 | — | — | 62 | #782 |
| 1940 | — | — | 68 | #741 |
| 1935 | — | — | 76 | #693 |
| 1930 | — | — | 90 | #645 |
| 1925 | — | — | 71 | #779 |
| 1920 | — | — | 45 | #1,035 |
| 1915 | — | — | 36 | #1,068 |
| 1910 | — | — | 13 | #859 |
| 1905 | — | — | 11 | #741 |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | 5 | #995 |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Adolfo
- Adolfo Suárez Politician · 1932–2014
- Adolfo Celi Actor · 1922–1986
- Adolfo Bioy Casares Writer · 1914–1999
- Adolfo Pérez Esquivel Social activist · b. 1931
- Adolfo Nicolás Religious figure · 1936–2020
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Adolfo in 2025?
Adolfo ranked #1,887 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 83 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Adolfo?
16,205 babies have been named Adolfo in the United States since 1882, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Adolfo most popular?
Adolfo peaked in 2003, when 505 newborns received the name.
Is Adolfo a boy or girl name?
Adolfo is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Adolfo rising or falling?
Adolfo is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Adolfo?
Well-known people named Adolfo include Adolfo Suárez (politician), Adolfo Celi (actor), Adolfo Bioy Casares (writer).