Unisex · #974 in 2026

Adler

Current Rank
#974
Peak Rank
#907 (2021)
Total Babies
4K
5-Yr Trend
+9%
👧 Girl peak #4,088 (426 total)
👦 Boy peak #907 (4K total)
👦As Boy Name
1985
First Year
2026
Last Year
2021
Peak Year
#907
Peak Rank
4K
Total Count
39
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2005
First Year
2026
Last Year
2021
Peak Year
#4088
Peak Rank
426
Total Count
22
Years Active

The Story of Adler

As a girl name

Adler first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2005, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 35 Adlers were born — ranking #4,088 that year. As of 2026, Adler ranks #5,526 for girls with 22 births, gradually falling (-14%). In total, more than 426 Adlers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Adler first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1985, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 253 Adlers were born — ranking #907 that year. As of 2026, Adler ranks #974 for boys with 230 births, gradually rising (+9%). In total, more than 4K Adlers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Adler

Phonetically similar names — useful when Adler is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Adler

What does the name Adler mean?
Adler is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1985. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Adler in 2026?
In 2026, Adler ranks #974 among boys' names in the U.S., with 230 babies given the name that year.
When was Adler most popular?
Adler reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #907 that year with 253 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Adler most popular?
Adler has historically been most popular in North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Adler.
Is Adler a unisex name?
Yes — Adler is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 10% of Adlers assigned female and 90% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Adler?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Adler include Avon, Link, Reuel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Adler

Adler is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1985 and has accumulated 4K births in the dataset. Adler's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #907. Use the chart and map above to compare Adler's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.