Adam
Adam first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1984, when 23,939 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 3,501.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Adam popular?
Declining Adam is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1984 peak.
| 2020s | 21,571 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 50,704 | |
| 2000s | 71,028 | |
| 1990s | 106,909 | |
| 1980s | 195,086 | |
| 1970s | 91,739 | |
| 1960s | 22,925 | |
| 1950s | 3,732 | |
| 1940s | 2,436 | |
| 1930s | 2,409 | |
| 1920s | 4,455 | |
| 1910s | 4,480 | |
| 1900s | 1,021 | |
| 1890s | 863 | |
| 1880s | 1,020 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Adam mean?
The Arabic form of Adam (Adam), the first human and a prophet in Islam. Of ancient Semitic/Hebrew origin, connected with 'adamah ('earth, ground') and with the sense of 'man, mankind'. Widely used across both Muslim and Western naming.
Nicknames for Adam
- Ad
Variants & spellings
- Adem
- Adamo
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Adam mean?
Adam means Arabic form of Adam; man, earth. The Arabic form of Adam (Adam), the first human and a prophet in Islam. Of ancient Semitic/Hebrew origin, connected with 'adamah ('earth, ground') and with the sense of 'man, mankind'. Widely used across both Muslim and Western naming.
What is the origin of the name Adam?
Adam is of arabic origin.
How do you pronounce Adam?
Adam is pronounced “AA-dam.”
Is Adam a boy or a girl name?
Adam is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Adam a popular name right now?
Adam is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1984 peak.
How popular is the name Adam?
In 2025, Adam ranked #101 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Adam most popular?
Adam was most popular in 1984, when about 23,939 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Adam?
Common nicknames for Adam include Ad.
What names are similar to Adam?
Names similar to Adam include Abel, Noah, Seth, Eli.
What names go well with Adam?
arabic names that pair well with Adam include Layla, Aaliyah, Malik, Amir, Omar.