Adan Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationAH-dahn / /ˈɑː.dɑn/Hebrew; Spanish
Meaning
Hebrew: 'man'; Spanish: 'earth'
Historical & Cultural Background
Adan is a variant of the name Adam, which has roots in Hebrew and is often associated with the biblical figure considered the first man. In Spanish-speaking cultures, Adan is a popular name that reflects both religious and cultural significance. The name has been used in various forms across different languages and cultures, maintaining its popularity over centuries.
Trend Summary
Adan has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Aden
- Addan
International Variants
- Adão (Portuguese)
- Aadam (Arabic)
- Adam (English)
- Adan (Spanish)
Famous people named Adan
Adan Canto is a Mexican actor known for his roles in television series such as 'The Following'.
Adan Jodorowsky is a Chilean musician and filmmaker recognized for his artistic contributions in various media.
Fictional characters named Adan
Adan is a character in the video game 'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild', known for his role in the storyline.
Adan is a character in the animated series 'Elena of Avalor', where he serves as a supporting character.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Adan was first seen in the United States in 1904. Adan has ranked as high as #536 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)
Top States for Adan (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 204 | |
| TX | 134 | |
| AZ | 39 | |
| IL | 27 | |
| WA | 19 | |
| FL | 19 | |
| NC | 15 | |
| NY | 12 | |
| UT | 9 | |
| NV | 9 | |
| GA | 9 | |
| OK | 8 | |
| OR | 7 | |
| KS | 7 | |
| VA | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1904 | 5 |
| 1912 | 10 |
| 1914 | 5 |
| 1915 | 15 |
| 1916 | 17 |
| 1917 | 14 |
| 1918 | 20 |
| 1919 | 15 |
| 1920 | 25 |
| 1921 | 32 |
| 1922 | 21 |
| 1923 | 27 |
| 1924 | 30 |
| 1925 | 30 |
| 1926 | 26 |
| 1927 | 48 |
| 1928 | 47 |
| 1929 | 37 |
| 1930 | 50 |
| 1931 | 34 |
| 1932 | 45 |
| 1933 | 30 |
| 1934 | 46 |
| 1935 | 41 |
| 1936 | 40 |
| 1937 | 46 |
| 1938 | 35 |
| 1939 | 32 |
| 1940 | 38 |
| 1941 | 51 |
| 1942 | 47 |
| 1943 | 43 |
| 1944 | 52 |
| 1945 | 60 |
| 1946 | 69 |
| 1947 | 58 |
| 1948 | 39 |
| 1949 | 56 |
| 1950 | 65 |
| 1951 | 39 |
| 1952 | 65 |
| 1953 | 64 |
| 1954 | 36 |
| 1955 | 56 |
| 1956 | 57 |
| 1957 | 53 |
| 1958 | 64 |
| 1959 | 70 |
| 1960 | 66 |
| 1961 | 61 |
| 1962 | 94 |
| 1963 | 79 |
| 1964 | 78 |
| 1965 | 71 |
| 1966 | 82 |
| 1967 | 86 |
| 1968 | 83 |
| 1969 | 100 |
| 1970 | 109 |
| 1971 | 118 |
| 1972 | 110 |
| 1973 | 147 |
| 1974 | 130 |
| 1975 | 140 |
| 1976 | 185 |
| 1977 | 186 |
| 1978 | 163 |
| 1979 | 182 |
| 1980 | 237 |
| 1981 | 252 |
| 1982 | 225 |
| 1983 | 234 |
| 1984 | 246 |
| 1985 | 241 |
| 1986 | 310 |
| 1987 | 262 |
| 1988 | 270 |
| 1989 | 300 |
| 1990 | 335 |
| 1991 | 359 |
| 1992 | 406 |
| 1993 | 400 |
| 1994 | 360 |
| 1995 | 404 |
| 1996 | 397 |
| 1997 | 404 |
| 1998 | 383 |
| 1999 | 454 |
| 2000 | 454 |
| 2001 | 493 |
| 2002 | 556 |
| 2003 | 629 |
| 2004 | 1,114 |
| 2005 | 1,157 |
| 2006 | 1,099 |
| 2007 | 1,080 |
| 2008 | 1,112 |
| 2009 | 1,126 |
| 2010 | 944 |
| 2011 | 905 |
| 2012 | 867 |
| 2013 | 870 |
| 2014 | 834 |
| 2015 | 785 |
| 2016 | 819 |
| 2017 | 743 |
| 2018 | 665 |
| 2019 | 686 |
| 2020 | 631 |
| 2021 | 651 |
| 2022 | 711 |
| 2023 | 643 |
| 2024 | 620 |