Adelard
boy nameAdelard entered the US charts in 1884, peaked at #501 in 1895, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1884–2025
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rank today
#501
peak (1895)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #861 |
| 1890s | #888 |
| 1900s | #1146 |
| 1910s | #1523 |
| 1920s | #2177 |
| 1930s | #2884 |
| 1940s | #3312 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Adelard are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Adelard alive today was born around 1920, making them about 105 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Adelard in 2025?
- Adelard is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Adelard most popular?
- Adelard peaked in 1895, reaching #501 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Adelard with classmates?
- Adelard will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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