Adan Boy

Popularity: #440 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AH-dahn //ˈɑː.dɑn//

Origin: Hebrew; Spanish

Meaning: Hebrew: 'man'; Spanish: 'earth'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Adan has roots in multiple linguistic traditions, primarily deriving from the Hebrew name "Adam," which means "man" or "mankind." The Hebrew word is believed to be related to the term "adamah," meaning "earth" or "ground," reflecting the biblical narrative in which Adam is created from the earth. This name transitioned into Greek as "Adam," and subsequently into Latin, maintaining its form and meaning.

The name entered Old French as "Adam," before being adopted into English, where it has been used in various forms since the Middle Ages. Historically, Adam is a significant figure in Judeo-Christian traditions, being recognized as the first human created by God according to the Genesis account in the Hebrew Bible.

This narrative has been influential in various religious texts, including the Septuagint, the Latin Vulgate, and the King James Bible, which was published in the early 17th century. The name has been borne by numerous saints and has been referenced in theological discussions throughout the centuries, contributing to its enduring presence in religious and cultural contexts.

In addition to its biblical significance, the name Adan has cultural resonance in various societies. It symbolizes themes of creation, humanity, and the connection to the earth, which are prevalent in many traditions.

The name has also been adapted into various diminutive forms and related names across different cultures, reflecting its versatility and the ways in which it has been embraced in diverse linguistic environments. The enduring nature of the name Adan can be attributed to its deep historical roots and the rich cultural narratives associated with its origins.

Famous people named Adan

In this section, you will find notable people named Adan. 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 Adan who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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

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Adan Canto is an actor best known for The Following, Designated Survivor, and The Last Ship.

Adan Jodorowsky is a musician and filmmaker best known for his work in the film La Danza de la Realidad and his music career as Adanowsky.

Sibling suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Adan was first seen in the United States in 1904.

Adan has ranked as high as #570 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, Arizona, and Florida.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Adan 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 Adan 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 Adan.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 631 625 6
2024 627 622 5
2023 648 643 5
2022 724 711 13
2021 652 652 0
2020 631 631 0
2019 686 686 0
2018 673 665 8
2017 749 743 6
2016 826 819 7
2015 797 785 12
2014 844 835 9
2013 877 870 7
2012 867 867 0
2011 905 905 0
2010 950 944 6
2009 1,131 1,126 5
2008 1,120 1,112 8
2007 1,080 1,080 0
2006 1,104 1,099 5
2005 1,164 1,158 6
2004 1,114 1,114 0
2003 629 629 0
2002 561 556 5
2001 499 493 6
2000 454 454 0
1999 454 454 0
1998 383 383 0
1997 404 404 0
1996 397 397 0
1995 409 404 5
1994 360 360 0
1993 400 400 0
1992 406 406 0
1991 364 359 5
1990 335 335 0
1989 306 300 6
1988 270 270 0
1987 262 262 0
1986 316 310 6
1985 241 241 0
1984 246 246 0
1983 234 234 0
1982 225 225 0
1981 252 252 0
1980 237 237 0
1979 182 182 0
1978 163 163 0
1977 186 186 0
1976 190 185 5
1975 140 140 0
1974 130 130 0
1973 147 147 0
1972 110 110 0
1971 118 118 0
1970 109 109 0
1969 100 100 0
1968 83 83 0
1967 86 86 0
1966 82 82 0
1965 71 71 0
1964 77 77 0
1963 80 80 0
1962 94 94 0
1961 61 61 0
1960 66 66 0
1959 70 70 0
1958 64 64 0
1957 53 53 0
1956 57 57 0
1955 56 56 0
1954 36 36 0
1953 64 64 0
1952 65 65 0
1951 39 39 0
1950 65 65 0
1949 56 56 0
1948 39 39 0
1947 58 58 0
1946 69 69 0
1945 60 60 0
1944 52 52 0
1943 43 43 0
1942 47 47 0
1941 51 51 0
1940 38 38 0
1939 32 32 0
1938 35 35 0
1937 46 46 0
1936 40 40 0
1935 41 41 0
1934 46 46 0
1933 30 30 0
1932 45 45 0
1931 34 34 0
1930 50 50 0
1929 37 37 0
1928 47 47 0
1927 48 48 0
1926 26 26 0
1925 30 30 0
1924 30 30 0
1923 27 27 0
1922 21 21 0
1921 32 32 0
1920 25 25 0
1919 15 15 0
1918 20 20 0
1917 14 14 0
1916 17 17 0
1915 15 15 0
1914 5 5 0
1912 10 10 0
1904 5 5 0

Top States for Adan (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 204
35%
TX 134
23%
AZ 39
7%
IL 27
5%
FL 19
3%
WA 19
3%
CO 18
3%
NC 15
3%
NY 12
2%
NV 9
2%
GA 9
2%
NJ 9
2%
UT 9
2%
OK 8
1%
OR 7
1%
KS 7
1%
VA 7
1%
WI 5
1%
IN 5
1%
AL 5
1%
AR 5
1%
MI 5
1%
NM 5
1%