Adams Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AD-uhmz //ˈæd.əmz//
Origin: English; Hebrew
Meaning: English: son of Adam; Hebrew: man, earth
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Adams is of Hebrew origin, derived from the word "adam," which means "man" or "mankind." This term appears in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the Book of Genesis, where Adam is the first human created by God. The name transitioned into Greek as "Adam," and then into Latin, maintaining its form and meaning.
The Old French adopted the name as "Adam," which eventually made its way into Middle English, where it became established as a surname and a given name. Historically, the name Adams has been borne by notable figures, particularly in the context of biblical narratives.
Adam, as a biblical figure, is significant in Judeo-Christian traditions, symbolizing the beginning of humanity. The name has also been associated with various saints and religious leaders throughout the centuries.
In the early 17th century, the King James Bible, a pivotal English translation of the scriptures, further solidified the name's prominence in Christian contexts, as it included the story of Adam in its narrative. Culturally, the name Adams has resonated through various traditions and has been linked to themes of creation and humanity.
It has been used in literature and art to symbolize the archetypal human experience. The surname Adams has also been associated with prominent historical figures, such as John Adams, the second President of the United States, and his son John Quincy Adams, the sixth President, which has contributed to its enduring legacy.
The diminutive form "Addie" has occasionally been used in familial contexts, reflecting a more intimate or affectionate usage of the name.
Fictional characters named Adams
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Adams is a fictional character from the book series The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. He is a key figure in the story, often representing the everyman caught in absurd and cosmic situations.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Adams was first seen in the United States in 1898.
Adams has ranked as high as #3585 nationally, which occurred in 1983, and has been most popular in Florida, California, New York, and Ohio.
In the past 5 years the name Adams has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Adams 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 Adams 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 Adams.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33 | 33 |
| 2024 | 37 | 37 |
| 2023 | 38 | 38 |
| 2022 | 24 | 24 |
| 2021 | 16 | 16 |
| 2020 | 10 | 10 |
| 2019 | 18 | 18 |
| 2018 | 14 | 14 |
| 2017 | 24 | 24 |
| 2016 | 18 | 18 |
| 2015 | 11 | 11 |
| 2014 | 12 | 12 |
| 2013 | 10 | 10 |
| 2012 | 11 | 11 |
| 2011 | 11 | 11 |
| 2010 | 8 | 8 |
| 2009 | 12 | 12 |
| 2008 | 5 | 5 |
| 2007 | 14 | 14 |
| 2006 | 9 | 9 |
| 2005 | 12 | 12 |
| 2004 | 14 | 14 |
| 2003 | 15 | 15 |
| 2002 | 14 | 14 |
| 2001 | 11 | 11 |
| 2000 | 13 | 13 |
| 1999 | 15 | 15 |
| 1998 | 9 | 9 |
| 1997 | 8 | 8 |
| 1996 | 7 | 7 |
| 1995 | 14 | 14 |
| 1994 | 9 | 9 |
| 1993 | 18 | 18 |
| 1992 | 16 | 16 |
| 1991 | 12 | 12 |
| 1990 | 26 | 26 |
| 1989 | 35 | 35 |
| 1988 | 37 | 37 |
| 1987 | 37 | 37 |
| 1986 | 34 | 34 |
| 1985 | 23 | 23 |
| 1984 | 36 | 36 |
| 1983 | 42 | 42 |
| 1982 | 29 | 29 |
| 1981 | 31 | 31 |
| 1980 | 25 | 25 |
| 1979 | 21 | 21 |
| 1978 | 30 | 30 |
| 1977 | 20 | 20 |
| 1976 | 19 | 19 |
| 1975 | 14 | 14 |
| 1974 | 16 | 16 |
| 1973 | 9 | 9 |
| 1972 | 12 | 12 |
| 1971 | 12 | 12 |
| 1970 | 8 | 8 |
| 1969 | 10 | 10 |
| 1968 | 6 | 6 |
| 1967 | 6 | 6 |
| 1965 | 7 | 7 |
| 1964 | 7 | 7 |
| 1963 | 5 | 5 |
| 1960 | 5 | 5 |
| 1955 | 8 | 8 |
| 1953 | 5 | 5 |
| 1950 | 5 | 5 |
| 1939 | 6 | 6 |
| 1938 | 5 | 5 |
| 1937 | 6 | 6 |
| 1935 | 6 | 6 |
| 1933 | 5 | 5 |
| 1932 | 6 | 6 |
| 1930 | 5 | 5 |
| 1928 | 9 | 9 |
| 1927 | 5 | 5 |
| 1924 | 7 | 7 |
| 1923 | 6 | 6 |
| 1922 | 8 | 8 |
| 1920 | 5 | 5 |
| 1919 | 12 | 12 |
| 1918 | 10 | 10 |
| 1916 | 5 | 5 |
| 1914 | 10 | 10 |
| 1913 | 5 | 5 |
| 1898 | 7 | 7 |
Top States for Adams (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 |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 7 |