Adil
Every Adil since 1973 — 1,553 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Adil
Adil is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,641 in 2025 with 49 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 1,553 American babies have been named Adil. Its peak came in 2025, when 49 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Adil stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Adil year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 49 | #2,641 |
| 2024 | 38 | #3,162 |
| 2023 | 37 | #3,229 |
| 2022 | 43 | #2,921 |
| 2021 | 35 | #3,299 |
| 2020 | 37 | #3,076 |
| 2019 | 44 | #2,808 |
| 2018 | 40 | #2,944 |
| 2017 | 40 | #2,951 |
| 2016 | 34 | #3,295 |
| 2015 | 46 | #2,642 |
| 2014 | 38 | #2,985 |
| 2013 | 33 | #3,266 |
| 2012 | 47 | #2,594 |
| 2011 | 40 | #2,905 |
| 2010 | 39 | #2,959 |
| 2009 | 38 | #3,046 |
| 2008 | 40 | #2,950 |
| 2007 | 44 | #2,721 |
| 2006 | 36 | #3,025 |
| 2005 | 44 | #2,528 |
| 2004 | 48 | #2,344 |
| 2003 | 48 | #2,238 |
| 2002 | 40 | #2,471 |
| 2001 | 41 | #2,386 |
| 2000 | 28 | #3,078 |
| 1995 | 30 | #2,502 |
| 1990 | 18 | #3,311 |
| 1985 | 17 | #2,828 |
| 1980 | 9 | #4,137 |
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Famous people named Adil
- Adil Abdul-Mahdi Politician · b. 1942
- Adil Çarçani Politician · 1922–1997
- Adil Rami Soccer player · b. 1985
- Adil Hussain Actor · b. 1963
- Adil Chihi Soccer player · b. 1988
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Adil in 2025?
Adil ranked #2,641 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 49 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Adil?
1,553 babies have been named Adil in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Adil most popular?
Adil peaked in 2025, when 49 newborns received the name.
Is Adil a boy or girl name?
Adil is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Adil rising or falling?
Adil is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Adil?
Well-known people named Adil include Adil Abdul-Mahdi (politician), Adil Çarçani (politician), Adil Rami (soccer player).