Adams
Every Adams since 1898 — 1,230 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Adams
Adams is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,450 in 2025 with 33 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1898, 1,230 American babies have been named Adams. Its peak came in 1983, when 42 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 Adams stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Adams year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33 | #3,450 |
| 2024 | 37 | #3,217 |
| 2023 | 38 | #3,180 |
| 2022 | 24 | #4,304 |
| 2021 | 16 | #5,564 |
| 2020 | 10 | #7,509 |
| 2019 | 18 | #5,156 |
| 2018 | 14 | #6,039 |
| 2017 | 24 | #4,224 |
| 2016 | 18 | #5,128 |
| 2015 | 11 | #7,072 |
| 2014 | 12 | #6,635 |
| 2013 | 10 | #7,546 |
| 2012 | 11 | #7,065 |
| 2011 | 11 | #7,019 |
| 2010 | 8 | #8,815 |
| 2009 | 12 | #6,808 |
| 2008 | 5 | #12,577 |
| 2007 | 14 | #5,907 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8,004 |
| 2005 | 12 | #6,231 |
| 2004 | 14 | #5,496 |
| 2003 | 15 | #5,036 |
| 2002 | 14 | #5,133 |
| 2001 | 11 | #6,016 |
| 2000 | 13 | #5,300 |
| 1995 | 14 | #4,283 |
| 1990 | 26 | #2,553 |
| 1985 | 23 | #2,295 |
| 1980 | 25 | #2,110 |
| 1975 | 14 | #2,752 |
| 1970 | 8 | #3,522 |
| 1965 | 7 | #3,245 |
| 1960 | 5 | #4,041 |
| 1955 | 8 | #2,965 |
| 1950 | 5 | #3,686 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | 6 | #3,253 |
| 1930 | 5 | #4,003 |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | 5 | #4,290 |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Adams in 2025?
Adams ranked #3,450 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 33 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Adams?
1,230 babies have been named Adams in the United States since 1898, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Adams most popular?
Adams peaked in 1983, when 42 newborns received the name.
Is Adams a boy or girl name?
Adams is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Adams rising or falling?
Adams is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.