Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Adam.
National Rank (2025)
#101
All-Time Peak Rank
#18 (1983)
Total U.S. Births
580,378
Unisex Distribution99.6% Boy / 0.4% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Adam Vibe: This choice is considered a Perennial Favorite. A historic staple that has maintained dominant national popularity for over half a century.
📖 The Story Behind Adam
According to SSA data, Adam achieved its highest historical rank of #18 in 1983. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1984 with 23,939 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 35.2%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Adam scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-35.2% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record23,939Births in 1984
Years in Top 100
53yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:1,020
1890s:863
1900s:1,021
1910s:4,480
1920s:4,455
1930s:2,409
1940s:2,436
1950s:3,732
1960s:22,925
1970s:91,739
1980s:195,086
1990s:106,909
2000s:71,028
2010s:50,704
2020s:21,571
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesAd-am
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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