Adam Boy

Popularity: #101 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AD-uhm //ˈæd.əm//

Origin: Hebrew; Arabic

Meaning: Hebrew: 'man of the earth'; Arabic: 'to be red'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Adam originates from the Hebrew word 'אָדָם' (Adam), which means 'man' or 'human.' This term is derived from 'adamah,' meaning 'earth' or 'ground,' reflecting the biblical narrative in which Adam is created by God from the dust of the earth. The name transitioned into Greek as 'Ἀδάμ' (Adam) and subsequently into Latin as 'Adam,' before being adopted into Old French and eventually into Middle English.

This linguistic journey illustrates the name's deep roots in ancient texts and its enduring presence in various cultures and languages. Historically, Adam is a significant figure in Judeo-Christian traditions, recognized as the first human created by God according to the Book of Genesis, which dates back to the 6th century BCE.

His story is foundational to the Abrahamic religions, influencing theological discussions about humanity, sin, and redemption. The name Adam appears in various religious texts, including the Septuagint, a Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible, and the Vulgate, a Latin translation that further solidified its use in Christian contexts.

The name has been borne by numerous saints and historical figures, contributing to its prominence in religious and cultural narratives. Culturally, the name Adam has come to symbolize humanity and the human condition, often associated with themes of creation, innocence, and the fall from grace.

Its resonance is evident in literature, art, and religious discourse throughout the centuries. The name has also inspired various diminutive forms and related names across different cultures, such as 'Addie' or 'Adama,' which have emerged in various linguistic contexts.

Overall, the name Adam carries a rich historical and cultural significance, reflecting its origins and the profound narratives associated with it.

Famous people named Adam

In this section, you will find notable people named Adam. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Adam who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Adam who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Adam Sandler is an actor and comedian best known for Happy Gilmore, Billy Madison, and The Wedding Singer.

Adam Levine is a singer and songwriter best known as the lead vocalist of Maroon 5 and for the song Moves Like Jagger.

Adam Driver is an actor best known for his roles in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Marriage Story, and BlacKkKlansman.

Adam West is an actor best known for his role as Batman in the 1960s television series Batman and for Family Guy.

Adam Scott is an actor best known for his roles in Parks and Recreation, Big Little Lies, and Step Brothers.

Adam Beach is an actor best known for his roles in Flags of Our Fathers, Smoke Signals, and Windtalkers.

Adam Brody is an actor best known for his role in The O.C. and for films like Thank You for Smoking and Shazam!

Adam McKay is a filmmaker and writer best known for directing The Big Short, Vice, and Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy.

Adam Shulman is an actor and producer best known for his work on The Shower and for being the husband of Anne Hathaway.

Fictional characters named Adam

The following list of fictional characters named Adam is a work in progress. If you would like to suggest an additional character, please send us the character's name along with a brief, one-sentence description of what they are best known for.

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Adam is a fictional character from the comic book series The Sandman. He is a key figure in the story, representing the archetype of humanity and its struggles.

Adam is a fictional character from the video game series Final Fantasy. He is a prominent character in the game, known for his heroic journey and significant impact on the plot.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Adam, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Adam. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Adam was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Adam has ranked as high as #23 nationally, which occurred in 1984, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Ohio, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Adam has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Adam is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Adam was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Adam.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 3,511 3,501 10
2024 3,515 3,507 8
2023 3,487 3,487 0
2022 3,638 3,638 0
2021 3,662 3,657 5
2020 3,788 3,781 7
2019 4,195 4,188 7
2018 4,718 4,711 7
2017 4,941 4,933 8
2016 5,230 5,224 6
2015 5,410 5,404 6
2014 5,351 5,344 7
2013 5,256 5,251 5
2012 5,323 5,323 0
2011 5,226 5,215 11
2010 5,120 5,111 9
2009 5,683 5,676 7
2008 6,111 6,098 13
2007 6,797 6,790 7
2006 6,818 6,806 12
2005 6,860 6,846 14
2004 7,511 7,474 37
2003 7,711 7,690 21
2002 7,762 7,754 8
2001 7,771 7,758 13
2000 8,152 8,136 16
1999 8,244 8,223 21
1998 8,369 8,356 13
1997 8,820 8,805 15
1996 9,581 9,557 24
1995 10,498 10,485 13
1994 11,060 11,023 37
1993 11,555 11,534 21
1992 11,942 11,905 37
1991 12,329 12,308 21
1990 14,748 14,713 35
1989 16,988 16,928 60
1988 16,551 16,467 84
1987 17,033 16,931 102
1986 18,247 18,157 90
1985 20,282 20,165 117
1984 24,081 23,939 142
1983 23,620 23,488 132
1982 20,215 20,099 116
1981 20,121 20,044 77
1980 18,964 18,868 96
1979 17,143 17,046 97
1978 13,986 13,918 68
1977 11,091 11,030 61
1976 9,982 9,937 45
1975 8,690 8,646 44
1974 8,471 8,421 50
1973 6,881 6,842 39
1972 5,765 5,740 25
1971 5,872 5,846 26
1970 4,334 4,313 21
1969 2,877 2,860 17
1968 2,550 2,540 10
1967 2,531 2,524 7
1966 2,510 2,498 12
1965 2,569 2,561 8
1964 2,862 2,850 12
1963 2,353 2,346 7
1962 2,149 2,149 0
1961 1,579 1,579 0
1960 1,018 1,018 0
1959 582 582 0
1958 467 467 0
1957 438 432 6
1956 390 390 0
1955 354 354 0
1954 281 281 0
1953 324 324 0
1952 294 294 0
1951 300 300 0
1950 308 308 0
1949 300 300 0
1948 240 240 0
1947 269 269 0
1946 247 247 0
1945 210 210 0
1944 220 220 0
1943 253 253 0
1942 240 240 0
1941 230 230 0
1940 227 227 0
1939 216 216 0
1938 214 214 0
1937 222 222 0
1936 216 216 0
1935 237 237 0
1934 239 239 0
1933 234 234 0
1932 258 258 0
1931 300 300 0
1930 273 273 0
1929 306 306 0
1928 359 359 0
1927 389 389 0
1926 425 425 0
1925 458 452 6
1924 465 465 0
1923 435 428 7
1922 469 469 0
1921 588 583 5
1920 579 579 0
1919 542 542 0
1918 653 653 0
1917 614 614 0
1916 609 609 0
1915 574 574 0
1914 489 489 0
1913 354 349 5
1912 307 307 0
1911 189 189 0
1910 154 154 0
1909 113 113 0
1908 109 109 0
1907 127 127 0
1906 105 105 0
1905 101 101 0
1904 103 103 0
1903 82 82 0
1902 99 99 0
1901 71 71 0
1900 111 111 0
1899 74 74 0
1898 87 87 0
1897 88 88 0
1896 96 96 0
1895 78 78 0
1894 86 86 0
1893 87 87 0
1892 106 106 0
1891 87 87 0
1890 74 74 0
1889 93 93 0
1888 120 120 0
1887 84 84 0
1886 103 103 0
1885 96 96 0
1884 83 83 0
1883 107 107 0
1882 114 114 0
1881 116 116 0
1880 104 104 0

Top States for Adam (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 531
15%
TX 351
10%
NY 333
10%
FL 248
7%
IL 181
5%
PA 161
5%
MI 159
5%
NJ 132
4%
OH 127
4%
VA 127
4%
MA 81
2%
WA 81
2%
GA 70
2%
NC 69
2%
TN 68
2%
AZ 64
2%
MN 62
2%
MD 50
1%
IN 44
1%
CO 43
1%
WI 38
1%
KY 34
1%
MO 33
1%
LA 33
1%
CT 32
1%
SC 31
1%
AL 27
1%
UT 26
1%
KS 23
1%
OR 22
1%
AR 21
1%
NV 20
1%
OK 19
1%
NE 16
0%
NM 16
0%
IA 14
0%
ID 14
0%
DC 13
0%
MS 13
0%
ME 11
0%
DE 9
0%
RI 9
0%
NH 6
0%
WV 6
0%
SD 6
0%
AK 5
0%
MT 5
0%
HI 5
0%