Adan
Meaningof the earth · Spanish form of Adam
- US rank
- #482
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #286 in 2004
625 babies were named Adan in the US in 2025. It has dropped 9 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1976–2025
US births per million boys, 1904–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Adan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 2,733 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Adan, 625 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Adan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAdan first shows up in US birth records in 1904, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 121 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2004, when it reached #286.
- Where it's lovedAdan is most popular in New Mexico, where it ranks #193, followed by Nevada (#213) and California (#214). It's in the top 1,000 in 22 states.
- MeaningAdan is a Spanish form of Adam, which means “of the earth”. Our records link it to English and German roots.
About the name Adan
Adan is a boy name of English and German origin meaning “of the earth”. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-dan”. US birth records list Adan for boys from 1904 to 2025, in 114 of those 122 years. Its best year was 2004, when it ranked #286 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #482, with 625 babies.
Origin:English namesGerman names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.8 | 1,176,471 girls |
| 1980s | 0.7 | 1,470,588 girls |
| 1990s | 0.6 | 1,818,182 girls |
| 2000s | 1.9 | 531,915 girls |
| 2010s | 3.1 | 319,489 girls |
| 2020s | 3.0 | 337,079 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 6.5 | 153,846 boys |
| 1910s | 12 | 84,890 boys |
| 1920s | 29 | 34,165 boys |
| 1930s | 38 | 26,469 boys |
| 1940s | 35 | 28,637 boys |
| 1950s | 28 | 35,436 boys |
| 1960s | 42 | 23,793 boys |
| 1970s | 90 | 11,161 boys |
| 1980s | 139 | 7,172 boys |
| 1990s | 201 | 4,982 boys |
| 2000s | 440 | 2,273 boys |
| 2010s | 431 | 2,320 boys |
| 2020s | 375 | 2,669 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Adan
What does the name Adan mean?
Adan means “of the earth” in Spanish, as a form of Adam.
What is the origin of the name Adan?
Adan has English, German roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Adan a boy or girl name?
Adan is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Adan?
Adan ranked #482 for US boys in 2025, given to 625 babies. Its best year was 2004 (#286).