Adonay
Every Adonay since 1989 — 554 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Adonay
Adonay is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,858 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1989, 554 American babies have been named Adonay. Its peak came in 2018, when 32 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Adonay stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Adonay year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | #4,858 |
| 2024 | 24 | #4,322 |
| 2023 | 24 | #4,345 |
| 2022 | 28 | #3,879 |
| 2021 | 20 | #4,784 |
| 2020 | 22 | #4,429 |
| 2019 | 28 | #3,795 |
| 2018 | 32 | #3,447 |
| 2017 | 22 | #4,471 |
| 2016 | 20 | #4,780 |
| 2015 | 20 | #4,718 |
| 2014 | 25 | #4,018 |
| 2013 | 18 | #4,986 |
| 2012 | 22 | #4,391 |
| 2011 | 28 | #3,695 |
| 2010 | 20 | #4,681 |
| 2009 | 13 | #6,440 |
| 2008 | 16 | #5,490 |
| 2007 | 13 | #6,271 |
| 2006 | 15 | #5,527 |
| 2005 | 10 | #7,107 |
| 2004 | 11 | #6,530 |
| 2003 | 10 | #6,721 |
| 2002 | 11 | #6,094 |
| 2001 | 10 | #6,451 |
| 2000 | 15 | #4,789 |
| 1995 | 8 | #6,414 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Adonay in 2025?
Adonay ranked #4,858 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Adonay?
554 babies have been named Adonay in the United States since 1989, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Adonay most popular?
Adonay peaked in 2018, when 32 newborns received the name.
Is Adonay a boy or girl name?
Adonay is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Adonay rising or falling?
Adonay is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.