Name meaning & stats
Adam
Adam means “earth, man” (Hebrew origin). 568,182 US babies since 1940, peak 1984. Notable Adams are 1.5× over-represented as actors.
What it means
“earth, man”
HebrewWell documented
From Biblical Hebrew adam.
In US birth records
Peak year: 1984
568,182 US babies were named Adam between 1940 and 2025.
Where Adams end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Footballer | 1.4× | High · 177 people |
| Actor | 1.5× | High · 162 people |
| Writer | 1.3× | High · 110 people |
| Musician | 1.1× | High · 79 people |
Among notable men who are actors, Adams show up 1.5× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Adam has a surprise career: 2.0×
Spelling family
Adam is the main spelling
- Adam 99%
- Adem <1%
- Adham <1%
- Addam <1%
- Aadam <1%
- Adom <1%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1984)