Adlai
Every Adlai since 1891 — 696 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Adlai
Adlai is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,719 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1891, 696 American babies have been named Adlai — about 87% boys and 13% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1952, when 39 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
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 Adlai stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Adlai 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 | 7 | #11,956 | 6 | #10,719 |
| 2024 | — | — | 7 | #9,916 |
| 2023 | — | — | 8 | #8,940 |
| 2022 | — | — | 22 | #4,572 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,175 | 9 | #8,178 |
| 2020 | 6 | #13,483 | 9 | #8,089 |
| 2019 | — | — | 14 | #6,108 |
| 2018 | 5 | #15,736 | 18 | #5,108 |
| 2017 | 6 | #14,170 | 15 | #5,795 |
| 2016 | 6 | #14,374 | 9 | #8,158 |
| 2015 | — | — | 18 | #5,061 |
| 2014 | 9 | #10,986 | 10 | #7,567 |
| 2013 | — | — | 20 | #4,622 |
| 2012 | 6 | #15,007 | 21 | #4,534 |
| 2011 | 7 | #13,374 | 15 | #5,676 |
| 2010 | — | — | 17 | #5,255 |
| 2009 | 6 | #15,278 | 12 | #6,811 |
| 2008 | 5 | #17,559 | 12 | #6,771 |
| 2007 | — | — | 19 | #4,813 |
| 2006 | — | — | 13 | #6,098 |
| 2005 | — | — | 11 | #6,645 |
| 2004 | 7 | #12,782 | 7 | #8,940 |
| 2003 | — | — | 7 | #8,659 |
| 2002 | 5 | #15,477 | 14 | #5,136 |
| 2001 | — | — | 7 | #8,356 |
| 2000 | — | — | 7 | #8,218 |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | 7 | #6,420 |
| 1985 | — | — | 7 | #5,157 |
| 1980 | — | — | 6 | #5,533 |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | 5 | #4,042 |
| 1955 | — | — | 12 | #2,302 |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | 5 | #4,200 |
| 1920 | — | — | 5 | #4,292 |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Adlai
- Adlai Stevenson I Politician · 1835–1914
- Adlai Stevenson II Diplomat · 1900–1965
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Adlai in 2025?
Adlai ranked #10,719 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Adlai?
696 babies have been named Adlai in the United States since 1891, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Adlai most popular?
Adlai peaked in 1952, when 39 newborns received the name.
Is Adlai a boy or girl name?
Adlai is used for both: about 13% of babies named Adlai have been girls and 87% boys.
Is the name Adlai rising or falling?
Adlai is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Adlai?
Well-known people named Adlai include Adlai Stevenson I (politician), Adlai Stevenson II (diplomat).