Total births
3,758
Unisex name · since 1985
Adler
Since 1985, U.S. Social Security records show 3,758 babies named Adler, peaking in 2025. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #972
- among boys today
- 3,758
- born since 1985
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 93%
- more common than other boys
Adler currently ranks #972 among unisex names in America, with 3,758 babies recorded since 1985.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Adler has been recorded 3,758 times among boys since 1985, currently ranked #972 nationally and more common than 93% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1985 to 2025.
- #972 among boys today
- 3,758 born since 1985
- 2010s peak decade
- 93% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Adler is currently the #972 unisex name in America, more common than 93% of boys - 3,758 born since 1985, peaking in the 2010s.
- #972
- among boys today
- 3,758
- born since 1985
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 93%
- more common than other boys
Adler vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#972
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 93% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Adler was born in this single decade.
2025
Single peak year
275 babies were named Adler in 2025 - its busiest year on record.
How Adler compares
3,758 Top 15% higher than 85% 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
Adler's all-time total is 10x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Adler | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,758 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 275 | 23 | 22,252 |
Adler's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Adler's SSA record in two at 2007 and the more recent half accounts for 88% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 12%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1989, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2025 peak of 275, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Adler at a glance
Top 1,000 boys' namePeak year
2025
Current rank
#972
Active since
1985
Adler popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1985–2025
- Peak year (2025)
- 275
- Annual births at peak, across 41 years of records
Adler popularity over time - girls
398 total births recorded since 2005 (Adler as girls' name)
Adler by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Adler's strongest decade.
1,560 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Adler births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 14
1980s
14 births
- 1990s 123
1990s
123 births
- 2000s 589
2000s
589 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,560 births
- 2020s
2020s
1,472 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 1,560 births (42% of all-time use).
How Adler 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 Adler's total volume
Adler vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Adler by state
Where Adler concentrates geographically, total births since 1985
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 199 | 5.3% |
| #2 | California | | 194 | 5.2% |
| #3 | Texas | | 188 | 5.0% |
| #4 | Indiana | | 179 | 4.8% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 147 | 3.9% |
| #6 | Wisconsin | | 133 | 3.5% |
| #7 | Florida | | 128 | 3.4% |
| #8 | Missouri | | 128 | 3.4% |
Illinois share of Adler's total US births 5.3%
Even split
199 of 3,758 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 32 reporting states.
Adler appears in 32 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Adler? ▼
3,758 babies have been named Adler since 1985. It currently ranks #972 among boys. The peak year was 2025 with 275 births.
When was Adler most popular? ▼
Adler was most popular in the 2010s decade with 1,560 total births. The single peak year was 2025.
Where is Adler most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Adler are Illinois (199 births), California (194 births), Texas (188 births).
Is Adler a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Adler is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 3,758 births, and as a girl's name it has 398 births.
How long has the name Adler been used? ▼
Adler has been recorded in Social Security data since 1985, spanning 41 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Adler? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Adley, Adlai, Adlia, Adlan, and 2 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Adler's data
- Adler's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (1,560 total births) through the 2020s (1,472) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Illinois records the most Adlers (199 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 Adler
Nearby Names Like Adler
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Adler
Adley Boy
#1946 663 births
Adlai Boy
#9926 608 births
Adlia Boy
11 births
Adlan Boy
10 births
Adlar Boy
5 births
Compare Adler side by side: Adler vs Adley Adler vs Adlai Adler vs Adlia
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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, 1985–2025 (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. "Adler: #972 Unisex Name - 3,758 Births, Peak 2025." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/adler. 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 Adler 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.