Masculine dossier · first seen 1898
Adams
Rising
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1983
Peak births
42
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Millennial
Quick answers about Adams
How many people are named Adams?
An estimated 1,053 living Americans are named Adams.
How rare is Adams?
Adams is very rare among babies today, with 33 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 21.4% from its 1983 peak.
How old is the typical Adams?
The median age of a living American named Adams is approximately 36 years, with most bearers falling between 14 and 44 years old.
Is Adams still popular?
Yes — Adams is currently rising in popularity, with 33 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 2.3× higher than the previous decade.
1898Peak 19832025
Peak year
1983
Decline from peak
21.4%
2025
33
All-time
1,230