Total births
945
Unisex name · since 1974
Adi
945 babies named Adi in U.S. Social Security records since 1974, with the highest year being 2016. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #6724
- among girls today
- 945
- born since 1974
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 62%
- more common than other girls
945 babies have been named Adi since 1974, making it today's #6724 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Adi recorded 945 times among girls since 1974, holding rank #6724 nationally today, ahead of 62% 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 1974 to 2025.
- #6724 among girls today
- 945 born since 1974
- 2010s peak decade
- 62% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Adi is currently the #6724 unisex name in America, more common than 62% of girls - 945 born since 1974, peaking in the 2010s.
- #6724
- among girls today
- 945
- born since 1974
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 62%
- more common than other girls
Adi vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#6724
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 62% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Adi was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
38 babies were named Adi in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
How Adi compares
945 Top 33% higher than 67% 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
Adi's all-time total is 147% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Adi | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 945 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 38 | 48 | 19,840 |
Adi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Adi's SSA record in two at 2001 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 1981, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2016 peak of 38, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Adi at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2016
Current rank
#6,724
Active since
1974
Adi popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–2025
- Peak year (2016)
- 38
- Annual births at peak, across 52 years of records
Adi popularity over time - boys
779 total births recorded since 1971 (Adi as boys' name)
Adi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Adi's strongest decade.
284 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Adi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 40
1970s
40 births
- 1980s 90
1980s
90 births
- 1990s
1990s
157 births
- 2000s
2000s
264 births
- 2010s
2010s
284 births
- 2020s 110
2020s
110 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 284 births (30% of all-time use).
How Adi 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 Adi's total volume
Adi vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Adi by state
Where Adi concentrates geographically, total births since 1974
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 150 | 15.9% |
| #2 | New York | | 80 | 8.5% |
| #3 | Texas | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #4 | Florida | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Adi's total US births 15.9%
Even split
150 of 945 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Adi? ▼
Adi has been given to 945 babies in the U.S. since 1974, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #6724 as of the latest data. 38 babies were born in 2016, its single highest year.
When was Adi most popular? ▼
Adi was most popular in the 2010s decade with 284 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
Where is Adi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Adi are California (150 births), New York (80 births), Texas (6 births).
Is Adi a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Adi is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 945 births, and as a boy's name it has 779 births.
How long has the name Adi been used? ▼
Records for Adi go back to 1974, giving 52 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Adi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Adina, Adilene, Aditi, Adilynn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Adi's data
- Adi's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (284 total births) through the 2020s (110) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Adis (150 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Adi
Nearby Names Like Adi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Adi
Adina Girl
#1383 7,364 births
Adilene Girl
#1740 6,590 births
Aditi Girl
#2073 3,712 births
Adilynn Girl
#1994 3,252 births
Adison Girl
#6769 3,249 births
Compare Adi side by side: Adi vs Adina Adi vs Adilene Adi vs Aditi
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Adi
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1974–2025 (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. "Adi: #6724 Unisex Name - 945 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/adi. 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 Adi 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 June 2026.