Adam

Adam is a boy's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “man.” In 2024 it was given to 3,497 boys in the United States.

Adam at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Biblical & Christian · English & American
Meaning
“man”
Pronunciation
/ˈædəm/

About the name Adam

Adam belongs to the Biblical & Christian and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “man” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Adam first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #18 in 1983, and in 2024 3,497 babies received the name — 576,860 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Adam in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#18 in 1983
Peak year
1984
Babies named Adam in 2024
3,497
Total since 1880
576,860

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Adam mean?

Adam means “man” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Adam a boy or girl name?

Adam is a boy name. In 2024, 3,497 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Adam?

Adam comes from the Biblical & Christian and English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Adam?

Adam first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #18 in 1983, and 3,497 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Adam?

Adam is pronounced /ˈædəm/ (IPA).

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