Adler
Every Adler since 1985 — 4,156 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Adler
Adler is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #871 in 2025 with 275 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1985, 4,156 American babies have been named Adler — about 90% boys and 10% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 292 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 Adler stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Adler 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 | 17 | #6,551 | 275 | #871 |
| 2024 | 22 | #5,622 | 233 | #969 |
| 2023 | 29 | #4,660 | 239 | #946 |
| 2022 | 17 | #6,714 | 231 | #975 |
| 2021 | 35 | #4,093 | 253 | #907 |
| 2020 | 22 | #5,491 | 241 | #924 |
| 2019 | 20 | #5,990 | 194 | #1,054 |
| 2018 | 23 | #5,457 | 187 | #1,069 |
| 2017 | 31 | #4,479 | 194 | #1,036 |
| 2016 | 27 | #4,993 | 170 | #1,135 |
| 2015 | 23 | #5,656 | 154 | #1,199 |
| 2014 | 20 | #6,210 | 145 | #1,245 |
| 2013 | 19 | #6,470 | 139 | #1,255 |
| 2012 | 18 | #6,877 | 155 | #1,172 |
| 2011 | 20 | #6,340 | 113 | #1,448 |
| 2010 | 11 | #9,802 | 109 | #1,492 |
| 2009 | 13 | #8,897 | 97 | #1,626 |
| 2008 | 9 | #11,613 | 82 | #1,802 |
| 2007 | 9 | #11,647 | 99 | #1,576 |
| 2006 | 5 | #17,220 | 66 | #2,011 |
| 2005 | 8 | #11,855 | 67 | #1,889 |
| 2004 | — | — | 41 | #2,600 |
| 2003 | — | — | 39 | #2,580 |
| 2002 | — | — | 31 | #2,944 |
| 2001 | — | — | 42 | #2,348 |
| 2000 | — | — | 25 | #3,299 |
| 1995 | — | — | 13 | #4,511 |
| 1990 | — | — | 5 | #8,133 |
| 1985 | — | — | 9 | #4,338 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Adler in 2025?
Adler ranked #871 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 275 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Adler?
4,156 babies have been named Adler in the United States since 1985, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Adler most popular?
Adler peaked in 2025, when 292 newborns received the name.
Is Adler a boy or girl name?
Adler is used for both: about 10% of babies named Adler have been girls and 90% boys.
Is the name Adler rising or falling?
Adler is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.