Total births
937
Boys' name · since 1969
Adon
Since 1969, U.S. Social Security records show 937 babies named Adon, peaking in 2007. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5500
- among boys today
- 937
- born since 1969
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 62%
- more common than other boys
Adon currently ranks #5500 among boys' names in America, with 937 babies recorded since 1969.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Adon has been recorded 937 times among boys since 1969, currently ranked #5500 nationally and more common than 62% 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 1969 to 2025.
- #5500 among boys today
- 937 born since 1969
- 2010s peak decade
- 62% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Adon is currently the #5500 boys' name in America, more common than 62% of boys - 937 born since 1969, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5500
- among boys today
- 937
- born since 1969
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 62%
- more common than other boys
Adon vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5500
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 62% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Adon was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
57 babies were named Adon in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
How Adon compares
937 Top 32% higher than 68% 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
Adon's all-time total is 155% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Adon | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 937 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 57 | 23 | 22,252 |
Adon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Adon's SSA record in two at 2003 and the more recent half accounts for 79% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 21%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1973, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2007 peak of 57, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Adon at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2007
Current rank
#5,500
Active since
1969
Adon popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1969–2025
- Peak year (2007)
- 57
- Annual births at peak, across 57 years of records
Adon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Adon's strongest decade.
334 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Adon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 6
1960s
6 births
- 1970s 33
1970s
33 births
- 1980s 39
1980s
39 births
- 1990s 63
1990s
63 births
- 2000s
2000s
308 births
- 2010s
2010s
334 births
- 2020s
2020s
154 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 334 births (36% of all-time use).
How Adon 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 Adon's total volume
Adon vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Adon by state
Where Adon concentrates geographically, total births since 1969
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 31 | 3.3% |
| #2 | Florida | | 23 | 2.5% |
| #3 | California | | 20 | 2.1% |
| #4 | New York | | 18 | 1.9% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #6 | Maryland | | 5 | 0.5% |
Texas share of Adon's total US births 3.3%
Even split
31 of 937 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Adon? ▼
Adon has been given to 937 babies in the U.S. since 1969, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #5500 as of the latest data. 57 babies were born in 2007, its single highest year.
When was Adon most popular? ▼
Adon was most popular in the 2010s decade with 334 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Adon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Adon are Texas (31 births), Florida (23 births), California (20 births).
How long has the name Adon been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Adon since 1969 -- 57 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Adon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Adonis, Adolph, Adolfo, Adolphus, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Adon's data
- Adon's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (334 total births) through the 2020s (154) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Adons (31 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 Adon
Nearby Names Like Adon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Adon
Adonis Boy
#207 21,593 births
Adolph Boy
18,745 births
Adolfo Boy
#1642 16,195 births
Adolphus Boy
4,109 births
Adolf Boy
1,394 births
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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, 1969–2025 (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. "Adon: #5500 Boys' Name - 937 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/adon. 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 Adon 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.