Adal
Every Adal since 1985 — 408 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Adal
Adal is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,202 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1985, 408 American babies have been named Adal. Its peak came in 2006, when 38 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 Adal stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Adal year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #7,202 |
| 2024 | 14 | #6,203 |
| 2023 | 11 | #7,295 |
| 2022 | 12 | #6,836 |
| 2021 | 20 | #4,783 |
| 2020 | 14 | #5,986 |
| 2019 | 5 | #12,165 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 10 | #7,611 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 5 | #12,147 |
| 2013 | 5 | #12,164 |
| 2012 | 13 | #6,312 |
| 2011 | 13 | #6,258 |
| 2010 | 12 | #6,704 |
| 2009 | 15 | #5,805 |
| 2008 | 17 | #5,253 |
| 2007 | 22 | #4,377 |
| 2006 | 38 | #2,933 |
| 2005 | 28 | #3,448 |
| 2004 | 20 | #4,268 |
| 2003 | 19 | #4,279 |
| 2002 | 26 | #3,349 |
| 2001 | 21 | #3,843 |
| 2000 | 33 | #2,736 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 5 | #6,533 |
| 1980 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Adal in 2025?
Adal ranked #7,202 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Adal?
408 babies have been named Adal in the United States since 1985, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Adal most popular?
Adal peaked in 2006, when 38 newborns received the name.
Is Adal a boy or girl name?
Adal is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Adal rising or falling?
Adal is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.