Total births
554
Boys' name · since 1989
Adonay
Since 1989, U.S. Social Security records show 554 babies named Adonay, peaking in 2018. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4381
- among boys today
- 554
- born since 1989
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 69%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Adonay is the #4381 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 554 recorded since 1989.
Social Security Administration records show Adonay recorded 554 times among boys since 1989, holding rank #4381 nationally today, ahead of 69% 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 1989 to 2025.
- #4381 among boys today
- 554 born since 1989
- 2010s peak decade
- 69% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Adonay is currently the #4381 boys' name in America, more common than 69% of boys - 554 born since 1989, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4381
- among boys today
- 554
- born since 1989
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 69%
- more common than other boys
Adonay vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4381
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 69% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Adonay was born in this single decade.
2018
Single peak year
32 babies were named Adonay in 2018 - its busiest year on record.
How Adonay compares
554 Top 41% higher than 59% 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
Adonay's all-time total is 51% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Adonay | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 554 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 32 | 23 | 22,252 |
Adonay's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Adonay's full recorded timeline at 2009, 70% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 30% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1989, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2018 peak of 32 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Adonay at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2018
Current rank
#4,381
Active since
1989
Adonay popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1989–2025
- Peak year (2018)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Adonay by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Adonay's strongest decade.
235 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Adonay births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s 52
1990s
52 births
- 2000s
2000s
124 births
- 2010s
2010s
235 births
- 2020s
2020s
138 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 235 births (42% of all-time use).
How Adonay 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 Adonay's total volume
Adonay vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Adonay by state
Where Adonay concentrates geographically, total births since 1989
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 53 | 9.6% |
| #2 | Texas | | 29 | 5.2% |
California share of Adonay's total US births 9.6%
Even split
53 of 554 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Adonay? ▼
Adonay has been given to 554 babies in the U.S. since 1989, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #4381 as of the latest data. 32 babies were born in 2018, its single highest year.
When was Adonay most popular? ▼
Adonay was most popular in the 2010s decade with 235 total births. The single peak year was 2018.
Where is Adonay most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Adonay are California (53 births), Texas (29 births).
How long has the name Adonay been used? ▼
Records for Adonay go back to 1989, giving 37 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Adonay? ▼
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 Adonay's data
- Adonay's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (235 total births) through the 2020s (138) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Adonays (53 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 Adonay
Nearby Names Like Adonay
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Adonay
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
Compare Adonay side by side: Adonay vs Adonis Adonay vs Adolph Adonay vs Adolfo
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Adonay
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, 1989–2025 (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. "Adonay: #4381 Boys' Name - 554 Births, Peak 2018." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/adonay. 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 Adonay 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.