Admiral
boy nameAdmiral entered the US charts in 1898, peaked at #394 in 1898, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1898–2025
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rank today
#394
peak (1898)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #471 |
| 1900s | #947 |
| 1910s | #3006 |
| 1920s | #2985 |
| 1930s | #2918 |
| 1940s | #3016 |
| 1950s | #3326 |
| 1960s | #4033 |
| 1980s | #5619 |
| 2010s | #10775 |
| 2020s | #10863 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Admiral are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Admiral alive today was born around 1925, making them about 100 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Admiral in 2025?
- Admiral is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Admiral most popular?
- Admiral peaked in 1898, reaching #394 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Admiral with classmates?
- Admiral will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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