Adam: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced AD-uhm · 2 syllables
Adam means “earth; man”, from Hebrew.
From Middle English Adam, from Old English Adam, from Latin Adam, Adamus, from Ancient Greek (Adam), (Adamos), from Biblical Hebrew (adam, “earth, man, soil, light brown”), from (adamah, “red earth, ground”).
- Meaning
- earth; man
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- AD-uhm
- US rank (2025)
- #101
- US babies a year
- about 3,563 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1980
- Style
- Biblical, Literary
How popular is Adam?
Adam was the #101 name in the US in 2025, given to 3,511 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 33% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1980.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #101 |
| England & Wales | #34 |
| Scotland | #25 |
| Northern Ireland | #24 |
| Ireland | #22 |
| France | #7 |
| Norway | #29 |
| Canada | #8 |
| Australia | #86 |
How old are people named Adam?
Half of US adults named Adam are older than 40; most are between 21 and 57. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Adam
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Adam have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Adam
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Adam
What does the name Adam mean?
Adam means “earth; man”. It comes from Hebrew.
How do you pronounce Adam?
Adam is pronounced AD-uhm.
How popular is the name Adam?
Adam was the #101 name in the US in 2025, given to 3,511 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 33% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1980.
How old are people named Adam?
Half of US adults named Adam are older than 40. Most are between 21 and 57.