Total births
608
Unisex name · since 1891
Adlai
Since 1891, U.S. Social Security records show 608 babies named Adlai, peaking in 1952. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #9926
- among boys today
- 608
- born since 1891
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 31%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Adlai is the #9926 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 608 recorded since 1891.
Social Security Administration records show Adlai recorded 608 times among boys since 1891, holding rank #9926 nationally today, ahead of 31% of boys, 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 1891 to 2025.
- #9926 among boys today
- 608 born since 1891
- 2010s peak decade
- 31% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Adlai is currently the #9926 unisex name in America, more common than 31% of boys - 608 born since 1891, peaking in the 2010s.
- #9926
- among boys today
- 608
- born since 1891
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 31%
- more common than other boys
Adlai vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#9926
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 31% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Adlai was born in this single decade.
1952
Single peak year
39 babies were named Adlai in 1952 - its busiest year on record.
How Adlai compares
608 Top 40% higher than 60% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys 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
Adlai's all-time total is 66% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Adlai | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 608 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 39 | 23 | 22,252 |
Adlai's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Adlai's SSA record in two at 1996 and the more recent half accounts for 59% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 41%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1894, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1952 peak of 39, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Adlai at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1952
Current rank
#9,926
Active since
1891
Adlai popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1891–2025
- Peak year (1952)
- 39
- Annual births at peak, across 135 years of records
Adlai popularity over time - girls
88 total births recorded since 1996 (Adlai as girls' name)
Adlai by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Adlai's strongest decade.
157 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Adlai births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 37
1890s
37 births
- 1920s 21
1920s
21 births
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1950s
1950s
104 births
- 1960s 16
1960s
16 births
- 1970s 12
1970s
12 births
- 1980s 35
1980s
35 births
- 1990s 51
1990s
51 births
- 2000s
2000s
109 births
- 2010s
2010s
157 births
- 2020s 61
2020s
61 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 157 births (26% of all-time use).
How Adlai compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Adlai's total volume
Adlai vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Adlai by state
Where Adlai concentrates geographically, total births since 1891
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 6 | 1.0% |
Illinois share of Adlai's total US births 1.0%
6 of 608 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Adlai? ▼
608 babies have been named Adlai since 1891. It currently ranks #9926 among boys. The peak year was 1952 with 39 births.
When was Adlai most popular? ▼
Adlai was most popular in the 2010s decade with 157 total births. The single peak year was 1952.
Where is Adlai most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Adlai are Illinois (6 births).
Is Adlai a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Adlai is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 608 births, and as a girl's name it has 88 births.
How long has the name Adlai been used? ▼
Adlai has been recorded in Social Security data since 1891, spanning 135 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Adlai? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Adler, Adley, Adlia, Adlan, and 2 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Adlai's data
- Adlai's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (157 total births) through the 2020s (61) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Illinois records the most Adlais (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois 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 Adlai
Nearby Names Like Adlai
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Adlai
Adler Boy
#972 3,758 births
Adley Boy
#1946 663 births
Adlia Boy
11 births
Adlan Boy
10 births
Adlar Boy
5 births
Compare Adlai side by side: Adlai vs Adler Adlai vs Adley Adlai vs Adlia
Related Names
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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, 1891–2025 (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. "Adlai: #9926 Unisex Name - 608 Births, Peak 1952." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/adlai. 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 Adlai 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.