Addam
Meaningearth, man · English form of Adam
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,723 in 1984
5 babies were named Addam in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1965–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Addam you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Addam, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Addam would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAddam first shows up in US birth records in 1965, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 60 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1984, when it ranked #1,723. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowAddam was 2.8× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 123,457 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 344,828.
- MeaningAddam is an English form of Adam, which means “earth, man”.
About the name Addam
Addam is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning “earth, man”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-dam”. US birth records list Addam for boys from 1965 to 2025, in 51 of those 61 years. Its best year was 1984, when it ranked #1,723 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:Hebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.6 | 1,562,500 boys |
| 1970s | 8.5 | 118,064 boys |
| 1980s | 12 | 80,710 boys |
| 1990s | 9.9 | 101,112 boys |
| 2000s | 5.9 | 169,492 boys |
| 2010s | 2.9 | 348,432 boys |
| 2020s | 1.5 | 652,174 boys |
Other spellings of Addam
More Hebrew boy names
- Unisex name: Noah · rest, comfort
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: Elijah · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Levi · joined, attached
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Addam
What does the name Addam mean?
Addam means “earth, man” in English, as a form of Adam.
What is the origin of the name Addam?
Addam has Hebrew roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Noah, James, Elijah.
Is Addam a boy or girl name?
Addam is a boy name.
How popular is the name Addam?
Addam ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1984 (#1,723).