Addam
Every Addam since 1965 — 753 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Addam
Addam is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,032 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1965, 753 American babies have been named Addam. Its peak came in 1984, when 33 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Addam stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Addam year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #12,032 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | #12,267 |
| 2022 | 6 | #10,894 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 5 | #12,167 |
| 2018 | 6 | #10,790 |
| 2017 | 6 | #10,798 |
| 2016 | 6 | #10,774 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 7 | #9,669 |
| 2012 | 5 | #12,309 |
| 2011 | 9 | #8,087 |
| 2010 | 10 | #7,596 |
| 2009 | 12 | #6,810 |
| 2008 | 11 | #7,196 |
| 2007 | 19 | #4,812 |
| 2006 | 8 | #8,742 |
| 2005 | 9 | #7,644 |
| 2004 | 7 | #8,936 |
| 2003 | 8 | #7,847 |
| 2002 | 13 | #5,400 |
| 2001 | 15 | #4,892 |
| 2000 | 16 | #4,576 |
| 1995 | 20 | #3,304 |
| 1990 | 15 | #3,780 |
| 1985 | 24 | #2,226 |
| 1980 | 25 | #2,111 |
| 1975 | 10 | #3,428 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | 6 | #3,538 |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Addam in 2025?
Addam ranked #12,032 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Addam?
753 babies have been named Addam in the United States since 1965, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Addam most popular?
Addam peaked in 1984, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Addam a boy or girl name?
Addam is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Addam rising or falling?
Addam is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.