Adam
Adam is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Man, or born of the red earth.
Origin and history
Adam is a classic name of Hebrew origin, traditionally understood to mean 'man' or 'earth'. It holds significant biblical importance as the name of the first human in the Abrahamic traditions. In the United States, it has long been a staple masculine name, consistently ranking among the top 100 names in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
580,378 babies in the United States have been named Adam since 1880. It ranks #58 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #97.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10.7 %)
- NY (7.9 %)
- TX (6.2 %)
- OH (5.6 %)
- IL (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 1,020 |
| 1890-1900 | 863 |
| 1900-1910 | 1,021 |
| 1910-1920 | 4,480 |
| 1920-1930 | 4,455 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,409 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,436 |
| 1950-1960 | 3,732 |
| 1960-1970 | 22,925 |
| 1970-1980 | 91,739 |
| 1980-1990 | 195,086 |
| 1990-2000 | 106,909 |
| 2000-2010 | 71,028 |
| 2010-2019 | 50,704 |
| 2020-2029 | 21,571 |
Famous people named Adam
- Adam Driver: Actor
- Adam Levine: Musician, Singer
- Adam Sandler: Actor, Comedian
Fun facts
- The name is closely linked to the Hebrew word 'adamah', which means 'ground' or 'earth'.
- Adam has remained one of the most consistently chosen masculine names in recorded U.S. history.