Adam
From Middle English Adam, from Old English Adam, from Latin Adam, Adamus, from Ancient Greek Ἀδάμ (Adám), Ἄδαμος (Ádamos), from Biblical Hebrew אָדָם (adam, “earth, man…
Every Adam since 1880 — 582,453 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Adam
Adam is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #101 in 2025 with 3,501 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 582,453 American babies have been named Adam. Its peak came in 1984, when 24,081 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Adam stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Adam year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #9,464 | 3,501 | #101 |
| 2024 | 8 | #11,133 | 3,507 | #100 |
| 2023 | — | — | 3,487 | #103 |
| 2022 | — | — | 3,638 | #99 |
| 2021 | 5 | #15,294 | 3,657 | #104 |
| 2020 | 7 | #12,164 | 3,781 | #97 |
| 2019 | 7 | #12,465 | 4,188 | #91 |
| 2018 | 7 | #12,485 | 4,711 | #78 |
| 2017 | 8 | #11,632 | 4,933 | #77 |
| 2016 | 6 | #14,353 | 5,224 | #75 |
| 2015 | 6 | #14,515 | 5,404 | #73 |
| 2014 | 7 | #13,090 | 5,344 | #79 |
| 2013 | 5 | #16,584 | 5,251 | #82 |
| 2012 | — | — | 5,323 | #82 |
| 2011 | 11 | #9,726 | 5,215 | #81 |
| 2010 | 9 | #11,261 | 5,111 | #80 |
| 2009 | 7 | #13,727 | 5,676 | #74 |
| 2008 | 13 | #8,969 | 6,098 | #72 |
| 2007 | 7 | #13,944 | 6,790 | #65 |
| 2006 | 12 | #9,295 | 6,806 | #64 |
| 2005 | 14 | #7,894 | 6,846 | #64 |
| 2004 | 37 | #3,821 | 7,474 | #58 |
| 2003 | 21 | #5,587 | 7,690 | #58 |
| 2002 | 8 | #11,115 | 7,754 | #55 |
| 2001 | 13 | #7,729 | 7,758 | #51 |
| 2000 | 16 | #6,488 | 8,136 | #45 |
| 1995 | 13 | #6,644 | 10,485 | #38 |
| 1990 | 35 | #3,156 | 14,713 | #32 |
| 1985 | 117 | #1,201 | 20,165 | #22 |
| 1980 | 96 | #1,318 | 18,868 | #22 |
| 1975 | 44 | #1,986 | 8,646 | #38 |
| 1970 | 21 | #3,110 | 4,313 | #72 |
| 1965 | 8 | #4,832 | 2,561 | #125 |
| 1960 | — | — | 1,018 | #249 |
| 1955 | — | — | 354 | #382 |
| 1950 | — | — | 308 | #382 |
| 1945 | — | — | 210 | #415 |
| 1940 | — | — | 227 | #379 |
| 1935 | — | — | 237 | #356 |
| 1930 | — | — | 273 | #337 |
| 1925 | 6 | #4,426 | 452 | #268 |
| 1920 | — | — | 579 | #223 |
| 1915 | — | — | 574 | #194 |
| 1910 | — | — | 154 | #182 |
| 1905 | — | — | 101 | #183 |
| 1900 | — | — | 111 | #187 |
| 1895 | — | — | 78 | #190 |
| 1890 | — | — | 74 | #180 |
| 1885 | — | — | 96 | #141 |
| 1880 | — | — | 104 | #123 |
Famous people named Adam
- Adam Smith Economist · 1723–1790
- Adam Weishaupt Philosopher · 1748–1830
- Adam Mickiewicz Writer · 1798–1855
- Adam Opel Inventor · 1837–1895
- Adam de la Halle Writer · 1245–1288
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Adam mean?
From Middle English Adam, from Old English Adam, from Latin Adam, Adamus, from Ancient Greek Ἀδάμ (Adám), Ἄδαμος (Ádamos), from Biblical Hebrew אָדָם (adam, “earth, man, soil, light brown”), from אדמה (adamah, “red earth,…
How popular is the name Adam in 2025?
Adam ranked #101 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 3,501 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Adam?
582,453 babies have been named Adam in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Adam most popular?
Adam peaked in 1984, when 24,081 newborns received the name.
Is Adam a boy or girl name?
Adam is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Adam rising or falling?
Adam is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Adam?
Well-known people named Adam include Adam Smith (economist), Adam Weishaupt (philosopher), Adam Mickiewicz (writer).