Adam
boy name#101 in 2025Adam entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #18 in 1983, ranks #101 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#101
rank today
#18
peak (1983)
3,501
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #135 |
| 1890s | #172 |
| 1900s | #184 |
| 1910s | #191 |
| 1920s | #269 |
| 1930s | #356 |
| 1940s | #400 |
| 1950s | #380 |
| 1960s | #146 |
| 1970s | #42 |
| 1980s | #22 |
| 1990s | #39 |
| 2000s | #61 |
| 2010s | #80 |
| 2020s | #101 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Adam has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 537,000 people named Adam are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Adam alive today was born around 1987, making them about 38 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Adam in 2025?
- Adam ranks #101 among US boy names in 2025, with 3,501 babies given the name.
- When was the name Adam most popular?
- Adam peaked in 1983, reaching #18 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Adam with classmates?
- Adam will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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