Adams
boy name#3450 in 2025Adams entered the US charts in 1898, peaked at #885 in 1898, ranks #3450 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1898–2025
#3450
rank today
#885
peak (1898)
33
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #885 |
| 1910s | #2781 |
| 1920s | #3653 |
| 1930s | #3440 |
| 1950s | #3481 |
| 1960s | #3529 |
| 1970s | #2648 |
| 1980s | #1860 |
| 1990s | #4903 |
| 2000s | #6645 |
| 2010s | #6463 |
| 2020s | #4535 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Adams has been most popular in FL, NY.
Living bearers
About 1,100 people named Adams are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Adams 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 Adams in 2025?
- Adams ranks #3450 among US boy names in 2025, with 33 babies given the name.
- When was the name Adams most popular?
- Adams peaked in 1898, reaching #885 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Adams with classmates?
- Adams will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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