In 2024, 3,497 boys in the United States were named Adam, making it the 100th most popular boy's name that year.
It has fallen over the decade, from 79th ten years before.
Its busiest year on record was 1984, with 24,082 births.
Records for Adam go back to 1880, and 578,925 babies have been given the name since.
A Hebrew name meaning "earth" or "man". Its simple, timeless quality carries both biblical significance and universal appeal.
Adam is of Hebrew origin, described as biblical in style.
In 2024, Adam went to 8 girls and 3,497 boys — over 99% boys.
In practice it reads as a boys' name in the US.
Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.
A Hebrew name meaning "earth" or "man". Its simple, timeless quality carries both biblical significance and universal appeal.
Adam is of Hebrew origin, and is usually described as biblical in style.
In 2024, 3,497 boys in the United States were named Adam, making it the 100th most popular boy's name that year.
In 2024, Adam went to 8 girls and 3,497 boys — over 99% boys. In practice it reads as a boys' name in the US.