Adonnis
Adonnis is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Lord or master.
Origin and history
Adonnis is a variant spelling of Adonis, derived from a Greek name rooted in the Semitic word adon, meaning lord. In classical mythology, Adonis was a youth renowned for his extreme beauty and beloved by Aphrodite. In the United States, this spelling variation has seen modest usage in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
720 babies in the United States have been named Adonnis since 1880. It ranks #3956 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1676.
States where it is most popular
- TX (40.2 %)
- FL (28 %)
- CA (13.4 %)
- NY (12.2 %)
- IL (6.1 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 49 |
| 1990-2000 | 94 |
| 2000-2010 | 121 |
| 2010-2019 | 205 |
| 2020-2029 | 251 |
Fun facts
- Despite its famous Greek myth background, the root word 'adon' is ancient Semitic, meaning lord.
- The double 'n' spelling Adonnis is a modern variant of the classic single-n Adonis.