Adnan
Adnan is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Settler, one who settles, or inhabitant.
Origin and history
Adnan is a masculine name of Arabic origin associated with an ancient ancestor of Arab tribes. In Islamic tradition, Adnan is regarded as a forefather of the Prophet Muhammad. In the United States, it has grown modestly in use in recent decades as a distinctive international name.
Popularity in the United States
2,996 babies in the United States have been named Adnan since 1880. It ranks #2360 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1321.
States where it is most popular
- NY (29 %)
- CA (17 %)
- MN (14.2 %)
- IL (9.6 %)
- TX (6.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 99 |
| 1980-1990 | 260 |
| 1990-2000 | 433 |
| 2000-2010 | 768 |
| 2010-2019 | 802 |
| 2020-2029 | 634 |
Famous people named Adnan
- Adnan Khashoggi: Businessman
- Adnan Januzaj: Athlete, Soccer player
Fun facts
- Adnan is traditionally recognized in Arab genealogy as the father of the Adnanite Arabs of northern Arabia.
- The root of the name relates to the concept of establishing a residence or settling permanently.