Adam is a highly popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #35 in 2024 with 1,410 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 4,538 births ranking #16. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 68.9%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 197 boys born was named Adam. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Adam is a Hebrew name closely linked with the words for man and earth. It is simple, ancient, and widely recognised, with a meaning that ties the name to humanity and the earth itself.
In the Bible, Adam is the first man. The name has been used for centuries across Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions and remains one of the most enduring boys' names in the English-speaking world.