Adair

Adair is a Scottish/Irish boy's name. A Scottish and Irish surname meaning "from the oak tree ford". Combines Celtic heritage with natural imagery.

How popular is Adair in the United States?

In 2024, 59 boys in the United States were named Adair, making it the 2,363rd most popular boy's name that year.

It has climbed sharply, from 3,299th a decade earlier.

Its busiest year on record was 2007, with 120 births.

Records for Adair go back to 1914, and 3,127 babies have been given the name since.

What Adair means and where it comes from

A Scottish and Irish surname meaning "from the oak tree ford". Combines Celtic heritage with natural imagery. Strong yet uncommon.

Adair is of Scottish/Irish origin, described as nature in style.

Is Adair a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024, Adair went to 22 girls and 59 boys — 73% boys.

That makes it genuinely unisex, leaning male.

Shorter names that share the opening of Adair

Each of these is a name in its own right in the 2024 US data, given to at least 100 babies that year.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Adair mean?

A Scottish and Irish surname meaning "from the oak tree ford". Combines Celtic heritage with natural imagery.

Where does the name Adair come from?

Adair is of Scottish/Irish origin, and is usually described as nature in style.

How popular is Adair in the United States?

In 2024, 59 boys in the United States were named Adair, making it the 2,363rd most popular boy's name that year.

Is Adair a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024, Adair went to 22 girls and 59 boys — 73% boys. That makes it genuinely unisex, leaning male.

What are the short forms of Adair?

Ada is a shorter name in current US use that share the opening of Adair.

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