Dolph, a unique and distinctive given name of Dutch origin, is derived from the Germanic word 'Theodulf', which means 'people's wolf'. This name has been predominantly used within the Netherlands but has also gained some international recognition due to notable figures who bear it. It is often short for other names such as Dolphus or Adolph, and its variants include Dollard and Dolf.
The name Dolph experienced varying popularity over the years, with a noticeable peak during World War I and a decline thereafter. Between 1881 and 1971, there were 553 recorded births, with peaks of 18 births in 1919 and 17 births in both 1915 and 1917. After 1971, only six births were recorded: in 1994 and again in 2022. The total number of births over the entire period is 626.