Boy · #1,419 in 2026

Adnan

Name: Popularity of the name Adnan in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Adnan, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Adnan is a masculine name common in the Muslim world. Its eponymous bearer was Adnan, an ancient ancestor of various Semitic tribes. The etymological meaning of the name is settler, from a Semitic root `dn; "to stay, abide". The literal meaning of the name is "two gardens of Eden" in Arabic and Aramaic.

Current Rank

#1,419

Peak Rank

#1,419 (2026)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

+38%

1970

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#1419

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Adnan

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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Etymology

The Akkadian edinnu is closely related to an Aramaic root word meaning "fruitful" or "well-watered," underscoring the concept of Eden as a place of fertility and divine abundance. The Akkadian word edinnu (𒂔𒄘𒃻, meaning "plain" or "steppe") and the Sumerian word edin (𒂔𒁴, meaning "plain, open country") are believed to be the etymological roots of the Hebrew word "Eden." The name "Eden" is the name of the garden where God placed Adam and Eve in the Book of Genesis. In the context of the Bible, the concept of "two gardens of Eden" can be understood through the lens of the Garden of Eden as a

The Story of Adnan

Adnan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1970, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 131 Adnans were born — ranking #1,419 that year. As of 2026, Adnan ranks #1,419 for baby boys with 131 births, rising sharply (+38% over the past five years). In total, more than 3K Adnans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Adnan

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

Adman
Admen
Admon
Admin
Anon
Anan
Atman
Annan
Annon
Addon
Adna
Annen

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Adnan

What does the name Adnan mean?

How popular is Adnan in 2026?

In 2026, Adnan ranks #1,419 among boys' names in the U.S., with 131 babies given the name that year.

When was Adnan most popular?

Adnan reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #1,419 that year with 131 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Adnan most popular?

Adnan has historically been most popular in Minnesota, Iowa, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Adnan.

Is Adnan a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Adnan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Adnan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Adnan include Carsyn, Liston, Rae. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Adnan

Adnan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1970 and has accumulated 3K births in the dataset. Adnan's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #1,419. Use the chart and map above to compare Adnan'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.