Adam

Rank 97th Boy Name 🔥 Popular

In 2022, the name Adam was 97th most popular baby name for boys and 167th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 3,625 babies were named Adam in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 928 babies in the United States were named Adam. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 3.2% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Adam is around 34 to 38 years old.

The name "Adam" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Adam include Ad and Addy.

Adam Meaning & Origin

The name Adam has roots in Hebrew and translates to "man" or "to make," often symbolizing the first man or mankind.

The name Adam is described as commanding, intellectual and heroic.

Pronunciation

Adam is pronounced ah-dam in English. The name Adam has 4 letters and 2 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Adam

The name Adam is used in various forms in almost every culture around the world, making it one of the most universally recognized names.

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Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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