Adib
Every Adib since 1979 — 303 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Adib
Adib is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,453 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 303 American babies have been named Adib. Its peak came in 2005, when 16 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Adib stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Adib year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #6,453 |
| 2024 | 14 | #6,204 |
| 2023 | 10 | #7,755 |
| 2022 | 11 | #7,273 |
| 2021 | 6 | #10,826 |
| 2020 | 9 | #8,088 |
| 2019 | 11 | #7,184 |
| 2018 | 12 | #6,710 |
| 2017 | 11 | #7,103 |
| 2016 | 8 | #8,841 |
| 2015 | 5 | #12,126 |
| 2014 | 7 | #9,658 |
| 2013 | 6 | #10,759 |
| 2012 | 10 | #7,569 |
| 2011 | 7 | #9,614 |
| 2010 | 5 | #12,267 |
| 2009 | 5 | #12,524 |
| 2008 | 12 | #6,770 |
| 2007 | 5 | #12,392 |
| 2006 | 13 | #6,097 |
| 2005 | 16 | #5,037 |
| 2004 | 7 | #8,939 |
| 2003 | 5 | #10,933 |
| 2002 | 10 | #6,532 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 8 | #7,427 |
| 1995 | 6 | #7,808 |
| 1990 | 5 | #8,130 |
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Famous people named Adib
- Adib Shishakli Politician · 1909–1964
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Adib in 2025?
Adib ranked #6,453 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Adib?
303 babies have been named Adib in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Adib most popular?
Adib peaked in 2005, when 16 newborns received the name.
Is Adib a boy or girl name?
Adib is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Adib rising or falling?
Adib is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Adib?
Well-known people named Adib include Adib Shishakli (politician).