Adnan
A male given name from Arabic.
Every Adnan since 1970 — 2,996 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Adnan
Adnan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,539 in 2025 with 112 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 2,996 American babies have been named Adnan. Its peak came in 2023, when 118 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 Adnan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Adnan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 112 | #1,539 |
| 2024 | 117 | #1,517 |
| 2023 | 118 | #1,501 |
| 2022 | 111 | #1,590 |
| 2021 | 101 | #1,645 |
| 2020 | 75 | #1,937 |
| 2019 | 80 | #1,869 |
| 2018 | 100 | #1,625 |
| 2017 | 80 | #1,844 |
| 2016 | 66 | #2,110 |
| 2015 | 86 | #1,767 |
| 2014 | 76 | #1,907 |
| 2013 | 94 | #1,625 |
| 2012 | 66 | #2,068 |
| 2011 | 72 | #1,927 |
| 2010 | 82 | #1,794 |
| 2009 | 87 | #1,755 |
| 2008 | 82 | #1,803 |
| 2007 | 61 | #2,185 |
| 2006 | 77 | #1,790 |
| 2005 | 67 | #1,890 |
| 2004 | 79 | #1,629 |
| 2003 | 79 | #1,592 |
| 2002 | 80 | #1,544 |
| 2001 | 86 | #1,441 |
| 2000 | 70 | #1,653 |
| 1995 | 52 | #1,706 |
| 1990 | 42 | #1,840 |
| 1985 | 16 | #2,943 |
| 1980 | 17 | #2,729 |
| 1975 | 14 | #2,753 |
| 1970 | 6 | #4,234 |
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Famous people named Adnan
- Adnan Menderes Politician · 1899–1961
- Adnan Religious figure · b. -122
- Adnan Khashoggi Businessperson · 1935–2017
- Adnan Oktar Writer · b. 1956
- Adnan Badran Politician · b. 1935
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Adnan mean?
A male given name from Arabic.
How popular is the name Adnan in 2025?
Adnan ranked #1,539 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 112 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Adnan?
2,996 babies have been named Adnan in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Adnan most popular?
Adnan peaked in 2023, when 118 newborns received the name.
Is Adnan a boy or girl name?
Adnan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Adnan rising or falling?
Adnan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Adnan?
Well-known people named Adnan include Adnan Menderes (politician), Adnan (religious figure), Adnan Khashoggi (businessperson).