Total births
605
Girls' name · since 1982
Adaeze
Adaeze has 605 recorded births since 1982 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2022 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #4947
- among girls today
- 605
- born since 1982
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 72%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Adaeze is the #4947 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 605 recorded since 1982.
Social Security Administration records show Adaeze recorded 605 times among girls since 1982, holding rank #4947 nationally today, ahead of 72% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1982 to 2025.
- #4947 among girls today
- 605 born since 1982
- 2010s peak decade
- 72% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Adaeze is currently the #4947 girls' name in America, more common than 72% of girls - 605 born since 1982, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4947
- among girls today
- 605
- born since 1982
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 72%
- more common than other girls
Adaeze vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#4947
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 72% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Adaeze was born in this single decade.
2022
Single peak year
34 babies were named Adaeze in 2022 - its busiest year on record.
How Adaeze compares
605 Top 41% higher than 59% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Adaeze's all-time total is 58% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Adaeze | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 605 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 34 | 48 | 19,840 |
Adaeze's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Adaeze's SSA record in two at 2005 and the more recent half accounts for 67% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 33%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1986, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2022 peak of 34, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Adaeze at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2022
Current rank
#4,947
Active since
1982
Adaeze popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1982–2025
- Peak year (2022)
- 34
- Annual births at peak, across 44 years of records
Adaeze by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Adaeze's strongest decade.
183 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Adaeze births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 41
1980s
41 births
- 1990s
1990s
99 births
- 2000s
2000s
129 births
- 2010s
2010s
183 births
- 2020s
2020s
153 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 183 births (30% of all-time use).
How Adaeze compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Adaeze's total volume
Adaeze vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Adaeze by state
Where Adaeze concentrates geographically, total births since 1982
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 60 | 9.9% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 5 | 0.8% |
Texas share of Adaeze's total US births 9.9%
Even split
60 of 605 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Adaeze? ▼
Adaeze has been given to 605 babies in the U.S. since 1982, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #4947 as of the latest data. 34 babies were born in 2022, its single highest year.
When was Adaeze most popular? ▼
Adaeze was most popular in the 2010s decade with 183 total births. The single peak year was 2022.
Where is Adaeze most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Adaeze are Texas (60 births), New Jersey (5 births).
How long has the name Adaeze been used? ▼
Records for Adaeze go back to 1982, giving 44 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Adaeze? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ada, Adalynn, Adalyn, Adaline, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Adaeze's data
- Adaeze's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (183 total births) through the 2020s (153) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Adaezes (60 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Adaeze
Nearby Names Like Adaeze
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Adaeze
Ada Girl
#191 106,905 births
Adalynn Girl
#163 34,210 births
Adalyn Girl
#219 31,014 births
Adaline Girl
#194 18,766 births
Adalee Girl
#805 4,731 births
Compare Adaeze side by side: Adaeze vs Ada Adaeze vs Adalynn Adaeze vs Adalyn
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1982–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Adaeze: #4947 Girls' Name - 605 Births, Peak 2022." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/adaeze. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Adaeze draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.