Adeel
Every Adeel since 1980 — 419 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Adeel
Adeel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,452 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1980, 419 American babies have been named Adeel. Its peak came in 2020, when 20 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Adeel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Adeel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #6,452 |
| 2024 | 16 | #5,663 |
| 2023 | 13 | #6,526 |
| 2022 | 14 | #6,153 |
| 2021 | 11 | #7,105 |
| 2020 | 20 | #4,700 |
| 2019 | 10 | #7,655 |
| 2018 | 12 | #6,708 |
| 2017 | 10 | #7,562 |
| 2016 | 12 | #6,732 |
| 2015 | 5 | #12,122 |
| 2014 | 6 | #10,741 |
| 2013 | 6 | #10,755 |
| 2012 | 6 | #10,803 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | 7 | #9,879 |
| 2008 | 8 | #9,027 |
| 2007 | 8 | #8,931 |
| 2006 | 8 | #8,746 |
| 2005 | 6 | #10,167 |
| 2004 | 9 | #7,546 |
| 2003 | 13 | #5,561 |
| 2002 | 14 | #5,134 |
| 2001 | 12 | #5,670 |
| 2000 | 9 | #6,845 |
| 1995 | 8 | #6,411 |
| 1990 | 9 | #5,387 |
| 1985 | 5 | #6,535 |
| 1980 | 8 | #4,502 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Adeel in 2025?
Adeel ranked #6,452 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Adeel?
419 babies have been named Adeel in the United States since 1980, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Adeel most popular?
Adeel peaked in 2020, when 20 newborns received the name.
Is Adeel a boy or girl name?
Adeel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Adeel rising or falling?
Adeel is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.