Adonis Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Adonis is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Adonis?
Adonis is spelled A-D-O-N-I-S. The name has 6 letters.
Adonis at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Adonis may derive from a Semitic word meaning “lord.”
- Origin
- The name Adonis is commonly associated with ancient Semitic origins and is notable in Greek mythology.
- Pronunciation
- uh-DOH-nis · 3 syllables
Adonis Popularity in 2025
Rank#241
Recorded Births1,462
- Boys usage fell 35 places to #241 and recorded 259 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 Adonis Mean?
Adonis may derive from a Semitic word meaning “lord.”
Origin: The name Adonis is commonly associated with ancient Semitic origins and is notable in Greek mythology.
How Do You Pronounce Adonis?
Pronunciationuh-DOH-nis
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Adonis?
- History
- Adonis appears in Greek mythological texts as a youth of exceptional beauty, loved by the goddess Aphrodite.
Adonis Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2007 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 1,462 | #241 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,721 | #206 |
| 2023 | Girls | 6 | #13,462 |
| 2023 | Boys | 2,102 | #175 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,613 | #224 |
| 2021 | Girls | 7 | #12,206 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,726 | #222 |
| 2020 | Boys | 1,677 | #223 |
| 2019 | Boys | 1,545 | #242 |
| 2018 | Girls | 6 | #13,793 |
| 2018 | Boys | 902 | #366 |
| 2017 | Girls | 5 | #15,902 |
| 2017 | Boys | 813 | #394 |
| 2016 | Girls | 6 | #14,331 |
| 2016 | Boys | 804 | #395 |
| 2015 | Boys | 360 | #698 |
| 2014 | Boys | 336 | #717 |
| 2013 | Boys | 343 | #696 |
| 2012 | Boys | 374 | #640 |
| 2011 | Boys | 335 | #694 |
| 2010 | Boys | 269 | #804 |
| 2009 | Boys | 292 | #779 |
| 2008 | Boys | 251 | #851 |
| 2007 | Boys | 289 | #759 |
When Was Adonis 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.
2023 · Boys
2,102 recorded births
National rank #175
2021 · Boys
1,726 recorded births
National rank #222
2024 · Boys
1,721 recorded births
National rank #206
2020 · Boys
1,677 recorded births
National rank #223
Where Adonis 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 |
|---|---|---|
| NV | #114 | 27 |
| DC | #139 | 6 |
| AK | #165 | 5 |
| GA | #166 | 75 |
| SC | #167 | 34 |
| MD | #176 | 34 |
| FL | #185 | 119 |
| NY | #186 | 107 |