Adi
A diminutive of the male given names Adrian, Aditya, and Adit, or other names beginning with Ad-.
Every Adi since 1971 — 1,724 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Adi
Adi is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,550 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 1,724 American babies have been named Adi — about 55% girls and 45% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2008, when 66 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 Adi stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Adi 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 | 17 | #6,550 | 24 | #4,253 |
| 2024 | 17 | #6,645 | 36 | #3,272 |
| 2023 | 21 | #5,756 | 27 | #4,002 |
| 2022 | 22 | #5,642 | 31 | #3,617 |
| 2021 | 15 | #7,260 | 23 | #4,363 |
| 2020 | 18 | #6,328 | 36 | #3,138 |
| 2019 | 16 | #7,027 | 19 | #4,956 |
| 2018 | 23 | #5,456 | 31 | #3,528 |
| 2017 | 26 | #5,051 | 21 | #4,595 |
| 2016 | 38 | #3,925 | 21 | #4,628 |
| 2015 | 25 | #5,290 | 28 | #3,778 |
| 2014 | 28 | #4,893 | 28 | #3,693 |
| 2013 | 31 | #4,545 | 23 | #4,182 |
| 2012 | 37 | #4,049 | 28 | #3,716 |
| 2011 | 33 | #4,357 | 21 | #4,511 |
| 2010 | 27 | #5,110 | 21 | #4,519 |
| 2009 | 26 | #5,381 | 27 | #3,831 |
| 2008 | 29 | #5,014 | 37 | #3,104 |
| 2007 | 37 | #4,131 | 26 | #3,897 |
| 2006 | 24 | #5,552 | 35 | #3,084 |
| 2005 | 27 | #4,829 | 26 | #3,618 |
| 2004 | 21 | #5,745 | 28 | #3,369 |
| 2003 | 26 | #4,804 | 22 | #3,838 |
| 2002 | 24 | #4,907 | 16 | #4,705 |
| 2001 | 22 | #5,180 | 11 | #6,017 |
| 2000 | 28 | #4,293 | 16 | #4,577 |
| 1995 | 15 | #5,959 | 7 | #6,997 |
| 1990 | 13 | #6,467 | 9 | #5,388 |
| 1985 | 11 | #6,033 | — | — |
| 1980 | 10 | #6,320 | 6 | #5,531 |
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Famous people named Adi
- Adi Shankara Philosopher · 788–820
- Adi ibn Hatim Companion · b. 550
- Adi Shamir Computer scientist · b. 1952
- Adi Hütter Soccer player · b. 1970
- Adi Rocha Soccer player · b. 1985
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Adi mean?
A diminutive of the male given names Adrian, Aditya, and Adit, or other names beginning with Ad-.
How popular is the name Adi in 2025?
Adi ranked #6,550 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Adi?
1,724 babies have been named Adi in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Adi most popular?
Adi peaked in 2008, when 66 newborns received the name.
Is Adi a boy or girl name?
Adi is used for both: about 55% of babies named Adi have been girls and 45% boys.
Is the name Adi rising or falling?
Adi is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Adi?
Well-known people named Adi include Adi Shankara (philosopher), Adi ibn Hatim (companion), Adi Shamir (computer scientist).