The majority of Adolfs still living in Germany are elderly and named before the end of World War II. The name has become rare since then. Official records show that only 13 children were named Adolf between 2006 and 2013. It has made a minor comeback in recent years, with 46 children named Adolf since 2013.

Adidas, the sportswear company, is named after its founder, Adolf 'Adi' Dassler, who was born in 1900. The real name of Harpo Marx of the Marx Brothers was originally Adolph, though he changed it to Arthur before the rise of Hitler.