Adams
Adams is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of Adam; son of earth.
Origin and history
Adams originates as an English surname meaning 'son of Adam'. It is rooted in the Hebrew name Adam, which refers to 'man' or 'earth'. As a given name, Adams remains a rare choice in the United States, carrying a classic patronymic style.
Popularity in the United States
1,230 babies in the United States have been named Adams since 1880. It ranks #3468 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1769.
States where it is most popular
- FL (53.7 %)
- CA (21.3 %)
- NY (18.5 %)
- OH (6.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 7 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 42 |
| 1920-1930 | 40 |
| 1930-1940 | 39 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 18 |
| 1960-1970 | 46 |
| 1970-1980 | 161 |
| 1980-1990 | 329 |
| 1990-2000 | 134 |
| 2000-2010 | 119 |
| 2010-2019 | 137 |
| 2020-2029 | 158 |
Fun facts
- Adams is part of the long-standing tradition of using family surnames as masculine first names in English-speaking regions.
- The core root 'Adam' traces back to the Hebrew word 'adamah', meaning earth or ground.