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At a Glance: Name: Adam – Meaning: man; earth/ground – Origin: Hebrew – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: AD-um
Adam is a Hebrew name meaning "man" or "earth/ground," and it's been used steadily since SSA records began in 1880. It falls under the timeless, classic style, pronounced AD-um. For a parent looking for a name with a long, continuous history rather than a passing trend, Adam fits that description directly.
Meaning & Origin of Adam
Meaning: Man; earth/ground.
Origin: Hebrew.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Adam
Phonetic: AD-um IPA: /ˈædəm/
Popularity of Adam
Adam peaked at #18 in 1983 with 23,489 babies given the name, and by 2024 it ranked #100 with 3,497 — still solidly in use, just well off its high point four decades ago.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Adam mean?
Man; earth/ground. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Adam)
How do you pronounce Adam?
Adam is pronounced AD-um (IPA: /ˈædəm/).
Is Adam a popular name right now?
Adam peaked at #18 in 1983 and is ranked #100 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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