Adan is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #512 in 1996 with 397 recorded births. This places Adan in the top 5% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2005 with 1,157 births ranking #287. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 4,771 boys born was named Adan. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Adan is the Spanish form of Adam, so it carries the same link to man and earth found in the original Hebrew name. It feels familiar and classic while still sounding distinct in English.
The name has long been used in Spanish-speaking communities and reflects the spread of biblical names across different languages. Its history is closely tied to the long tradition of Adam in Jewish and Christian texts.