Adell
A male given name from the Germanic languages, of rare usage, variant of Adel.
Every Adell since 1881 — 7,263 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Adell
Adell is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,932 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1881, 7,263 American babies have been named Adell — about 86% girls and 14% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1920, when 229 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Adell stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Adell year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #10,932 | — | — |
| 2024 | 6 | #13,507 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | #15,347 | — | — |
| 2021 | 7 | #12,227 | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | #15,134 | — | — |
| 2019 | 8 | #11,372 | — | — |
| 2018 | 9 | #10,564 | — | — |
| 2017 | 14 | #7,844 | — | — |
| 2016 | 13 | #8,406 | — | — |
| 2015 | 9 | #10,883 | — | — |
| 2014 | 8 | #11,952 | — | — |
| 2013 | 15 | #7,754 | — | — |
| 2012 | 19 | #6,582 | — | — |
| 2011 | 7 | #13,369 | — | — |
| 2010 | 10 | #10,463 | — | — |
| 2009 | 8 | #12,446 | — | — |
| 2008 | 6 | #15,442 | — | — |
| 2007 | 6 | #15,529 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | 7 | #13,033 | — | — |
| 2004 | 7 | #12,778 | — | — |
| 2003 | 8 | #11,335 | — | — |
| 2002 | 11 | #8,848 | — | — |
| 2001 | 9 | #10,119 | — | — |
| 2000 | 6 | #13,177 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | 8 | #5,832 |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,323 | 9 | #4,337 |
| 1980 | — | — | 7 | #4,944 |
| 1975 | 14 | #4,371 | 7 | #4,312 |
| 1970 | 7 | #6,365 | 6 | #4,233 |
| 1965 | 19 | #2,834 | 10 | #2,618 |
| 1960 | 26 | #2,307 | 9 | #2,873 |
| 1955 | 53 | #1,371 | 15 | #2,048 |
| 1950 | 58 | #1,212 | 8 | #2,772 |
| 1945 | 54 | #1,060 | 14 | #1,852 |
| 1940 | 68 | #862 | 18 | #1,627 |
| 1935 | 99 | #664 | 20 | #1,538 |
| 1930 | 102 | #679 | 29 | #1,331 |
| 1925 | 174 | #541 | 19 | #1,806 |
| 1920 | 195 | #492 | 34 | #1,234 |
| 1915 | 153 | #499 | 16 | #1,782 |
| 1910 | 86 | #426 | 6 | #1,421 |
| 1905 | 50 | #481 | — | — |
| 1900 | 49 | #481 | — | — |
| 1895 | 15 | #816 | — | — |
| 1890 | 13 | #758 | — | — |
| 1885 | 11 | #658 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Adell mean?
A male given name from the Germanic languages, of rare usage, variant of Adel.
How popular is the name Adell in 2025?
Adell ranked #10,932 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Adell?
7,263 babies have been named Adell in the United States since 1881, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Adell most popular?
Adell peaked in 1920, when 229 newborns received the name.
Is Adell a boy or girl name?
Adell is used for both: about 86% of babies named Adell have been girls and 14% boys.
Is the name Adell rising or falling?
Adell is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.