Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Dolphus
Extinct
Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1930
Peak births
37
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Silent Generation
1880Peak 19302025
Quick answers about Dolphus
How many people are named Dolphus?
Based on SSA birth records through 1978, an estimated 312 Americans born with the name Dolphus may still be living. No new bearers have been recorded since 1978.
How rare is Dolphus?
Dolphus has not appeared in SSA records since 1978. It is effectively extinct as a new baby name — no boys received it in the latest available data.
How old is the typical Dolphus?
The median age of a living American named Dolphus is approximately 73 years, with most bearers falling between 65 and 81 years old.
Is Dolphus still popular?
No. Dolphus is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 1978.
Peak year
1930
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
1,245