Dolphis
A feminine name of unknown origin, potentially derived from Greek "delphis" (dolphin).
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Dolphis. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dolphis today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dolphis births was 1928 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dolphis. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Dolphis. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1928
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1928 SSA rank
#4,297
Tracked since 1928
Popularity
Dolphis: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Dolphis by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Dolphis during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Dolphis
The name Dolphis has its origins in ancient Greece, traced back to the late classical period around the 4th century BC. It is derived from the Greek word "delphis," meaning "dolphin" or "womb," reflecting a connection to the sea and fertility.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Dolphis was in the writings of the Greek historian Plutarch, who mentioned a Spartan soldier by that name fighting in the Peloponnesian War against Athens in the 5th century BC. The name also appears in various Greek inscriptions and records from that era, indicating its usage among the Hellenic cultures of the time.
During the Byzantine period, the name Dolphis gained popularity among Christian communities in the eastern Mediterranean region. It is believed to have been inspired by the biblical symbolism of the dolphin, which was seen as a representation of Christ or a symbol of salvation. Some early Christian texts and hagiographies mention saints and martyrs bearing the name Dolphis.
In the Middle Ages, the name Dolphis was relatively uncommon but still appeared in various European regions influenced by Greek and Byzantine cultures. One notable figure was Dolphis of Lembourg, a Flemish monk and chronicler who lived in the 12th century and wrote extensively about the history of the Low Countries.
The Renaissance period saw a resurgence of interest in classical Greek names, including Dolphis. In the 16th century, Dolphis Camillus was an Italian scholar and humanist who contributed to the study of ancient Greek literature and philosophy. Another notable figure was Dolphis Arrighi, a 16th-century Italian calligrapher and type designer known for his influential works on typography.
During the 18th century, Dolphis Mongin was a French architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings in Paris, including the Palais de la Monnaie (Mint Building). In the 19th century, Dolphis Cuvillier was a French painter and illustrator known for his depictions of historical scenes and landscapes.
While the name Dolphis has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has persisted as a unique and distinctive name with roots in ancient Greek culture and a connection to the natural world and maritime symbolism.
People
Dolphis + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dolphis as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Dolphis: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dolphis?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dolphis going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Dolphis a common name?
We classify Dolphis as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dolphis most popular?
The single biggest year for Dolphis was 1928, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dolphis is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Dolphis in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dolphis a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dolphis in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Dolphis still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dolphis in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Dolphis can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Dolphis as a first name?
You can see how many people share the name Dolphis on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.