Adam

Boys

Best rank #72 (2008) · ranked in 15 years

With a peak of #72 in 2008, Adam appeared in the rankings across 2008-2024.

It eased from #72 in 2008 to #100 in 2024.

It does not appear in the top ranks in the most recent data (2025).

At its peak year of 2008, Adam was given to 6,098 newborns.

Adam was most popular around 2008, making it characteristic of the 2000s generation.

Rank by year

11020200820152024
  1. 20241003,507
  2. 2022993,638
  3. 2020973,781
  4. 2019914,188
  5. 2018784,711
  6. 2017774,933
  7. 2016755,224
  8. 2015735,404
  9. 2014795,344
  10. 2013825,251
  11. 2012825,323
  12. 2011815,215
  13. 2010805,111
  14. 2009745,676
  15. 2008726,098

Similar names

If Adam is on your shortlist, Ava, Alexander, Amelia are worth a look too, given the similar sound and comparable popularity trends.

Frequently asked questions

Is Adam a popular name?
Adam reached a best rank of #72 in 2008 and has charted in 15 years.
Where does Adam rank now?
Adam does not appear in the top ranks in the most recent data (2025).
Is Adam a boy or girl name?
It is recorded primarily as a boys' name.
When was Adam most popular?
Adam peaked around 2008.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)