Adonis: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced uh-DAH-nis · 3 syllables
From Ancient Greek (Adonis).
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- uh-DAH-nis
- US rank (2025)
- #241
- US babies a year
- about 1,727 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising, Mythic
How popular is Adonis?
Adonis was the #241 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,462 babies. It’s rising: up 394% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #241 |
| England & Wales | #962 |
| Ireland | #452 |
| France | #317 |
| Canada | #520 |
| Australia | #352 |
How old are people named Adonis?
Half of US adults named Adonis are older than 28; most are between 18 and 54. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Adonis
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Jeremias
- Lisandro
- Jace
- Ramses
- Meir
- Alessandro
- Gian
- Avraham
- Joey
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Questions about Adonis
How do you pronounce Adonis?
Adonis is pronounced uh-DAH-nis.
How popular is the name Adonis?
Adonis was the #241 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,462 babies. It’s rising: up 394% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Adonis?
Half of US adults named Adonis are older than 28. Most are between 18 and 54.