Adam
Peaked at #18 nationally in 1983, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Adam has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Adam — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#1007
in 1984
Current rank
#11079
in 2024
Years tracked
64
1913–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1913, Adam reached its peak popularity for girls in 1984, ranking #1007 nationally with 142 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #13088 (2014) to #11079 (2024) — a 15% improvement.
As of 2024, Adam ranks #11079 nationally for girls, with 8 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #11,079 | 8 |
| 2021 | #15,287 | 5 |
| 2020 | #12,154 | 7 |
| 2019 | #12,463 | 7 |
| 2018 | #12,483 | 7 |
| 2017 | #11,628 | 8 |
| 2016 | #14,348 | 6 |
| 2015 | #14,510 | 6 |
Adam — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#18
in 1983
Current rank
#100
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Adam reached its peak popularity for boys in 1983, ranking #18 nationally with 23,489 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #79 (2014) to #100 (2024) — a 21% drop.
As of 2024, Adam ranks #100 nationally for boys, with 3,497 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #100 | 3,497 |
| 2023 | #103 | 3,482 |
| 2022 | #99 | 3,636 |
| 2021 | #104 | 3,656 |
| 2020 | #97 | 3,778 |
| 2019 | #91 | 4,188 |
| 2018 | #78 | 4,711 |
| 2017 | #77 | 4,932 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Adam most popular?
Adam was most popular in 1983, when it ranked #18 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Adam becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Adam?
At least 578,925 babies have been recorded with the name Adam in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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