Adam Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Adam is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Adam?
Adam is spelled A-D-A-M. The name has 4 letters.
Adam at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Adam derives from a Hebrew word meaning “man” or “earth.”
- Origin
- Adam is commonly associated with the Hebrew Bible, where it is used as a personal name in ancient religious texts.
- Pronunciation
- AD-uhm · 2 syllables
Adam Popularity in 2025
Rank#9,457
Recorded Births10
Rank#101
Recorded Births3,501
- Girls usage rose 1,665 places to #9,457 and recorded 2 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 1 place to #101 and recorded 6 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Adam Mean?
Adam derives from a Hebrew word meaning “man” or “earth.”
Origin: Adam is commonly associated with the Hebrew Bible, where it is used as a personal name in ancient religious texts.
How Do You Pronounce Adam?
PronunciationAD-uhm
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Adam?
- History
- The name Adam is found in various ancient manuscripts and has been used in religious and historical contexts for many centuries, particularly within Judeo-Christian traditions.
Adam Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2013 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 10 | #9,457 |
| 2025 | Boys | 3,501 | #101 |
| 2024 | Girls | 8 | #11,122 |
| 2024 | Boys | 3,507 | #100 |
| 2023 | Boys | 3,487 | #103 |
| 2022 | Boys | 3,638 | #99 |
| 2021 | Girls | 5 | #15,251 |
| 2021 | Boys | 3,657 | #104 |
| 2020 | Girls | 7 | #12,142 |
| 2020 | Boys | 3,781 | #97 |
| 2019 | Girls | 7 | #12,448 |
| 2019 | Boys | 4,188 | #91 |
| 2018 | Girls | 7 | #12,464 |
| 2018 | Boys | 4,711 | #78 |
| 2017 | Girls | 8 | #11,615 |
| 2017 | Boys | 4,933 | #77 |
| 2016 | Girls | 6 | #14,331 |
| 2016 | Boys | 5,224 | #75 |
| 2015 | Girls | 6 | #14,482 |
| 2015 | Boys | 5,404 | #73 |
| 2014 | Girls | 7 | #13,069 |
| 2014 | Boys | 5,344 | #79 |
| 2013 | Girls | 5 | #16,547 |
| 2013 | Boys | 5,251 | #82 |
When Was Adam Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1984 · Boys
23,939 recorded births
National rank #18
1983 · Boys
23,488 recorded births
National rank #18
1985 · Boys
20,165 recorded births
National rank #22
1982 · Boys
20,099 recorded births
National rank #19
Where Adam Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NY | #42 | 347 |
| MI | #43 | 175 |
| IL | #45 | 200 |
| NJ | #60 | 151 |
| MN | #68 | 85 |
| CA | #78 | 468 |
| VA | #78 | 109 |
| FL | #82 | 250 |