Adam
Adam is a Hebrew name meaning 'man' or 'earth,' derived from the word 'adamah' (ground). As the name of the first human in the Bible, it carries profound significance in Judeo-Christian tradition and has been used across cultures for millennia.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 3,503. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 5,215
- 2012: 5,323
- 2013: 5,251
- 2014: 5,344
- 2015: 5,404
- 2016: 5,224
- 2017: 4,933
- 2018: 4,711
- 2019: 4,188
- 2020: 3,781
- 2021: 3,657
- 2022: 3,638
- 2023: 3,487
- 2024: 3,507
- 2025: 3,501
- 2026 (projected): 3,503
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most languages
- •Strong biblical and historical significance
- •Works well across many cultures and countries
- •Simple, one-syllable nickname options available
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Statistics
580,378
Total births since 1880
1984
Peak year
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