Adams
Boy name · #3461 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Adams? In official American birth records, Adams has been tracked continuously since 1898, giving it 127 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 33 baby boys were named Adams, placing it at #3461 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #7066, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 54,545 boys born in 2025 was named Adams.
Babies named Adams per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 127-year story
Adams first appears in the Social Security records in 1898, when 7 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1983, when 42 boys were named Adams — good for #1470 that year. Today's parents encounter it as a name from their grandparents’ generation, which is precisely the vintage window from which names get revived. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Adams against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Adams in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Adams is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Adams will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Adams is most common
State-level data for Adams is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Adams
Statistically, parents drawn to Adams tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Anwar, Ashraf, Alain, Antwan, and Anibal.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Adams | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33 | #3450 |
| 2024 | 37 | #3216 |
| 2023 | 38 | #3177 |
| 2022 | 24 | #4303 |
| 2021 | 16 | #5562 |
| 2020 | 10 | #7502 |
| 2019 | 18 | #5153 |
| 2018 | 14 | #6036 |
| 2017 | 24 | #4224 |
| 2016 | 18 | #5124 |
| 2015 | 11 | #7066 |
| 2014 | 12 | #6632 |
| 2013 | 10 | #7537 |
| 2012 | 11 | #7050 |
| 2011 | 11 | #7009 |
| 2010 | 8 | #8803 |
| 2009 | 12 | #6802 |
| 2008 | 5 | #12553 |
| 2007 | 14 | #5901 |
| 2006 | 9 | #7998 |
| 2005 | 12 | #6226 |
| 2004 | 14 | #5492 |
| 2003 | 15 | #5035 |
| 2002 | 14 | #5131 |
| 2001 | 11 | #6013 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Adams?
In official American birth records, the name Adams first appeared in 1898 (over 127 years ago), when 7 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Adams a popular boy name?
Adams ranked #3461 among boys in 2025 with 33 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #7066.
When was the name Adams most popular?
Adams peaked in 1983, when 42 American boys received the name (ranked #1470 that year). Since 1983 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Adams?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 54,545 newborn American boys was named Adams. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.