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Adam Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Adam

"The day or night before an eve; two days or nights before a holiday, most commonly Christmas."

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Male 📈 Peak 1984 👥 578,925 in US
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Meaning
The day or night before an eve; two days or nights before a holiday, most commonly Christmas.
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
578,925
Life Path
Number 1

📖 What Does Adam Mean?

Adam is a common masculine given name in the English language, of Hebrew origin.

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Adam is a common masculine given name in the English language, of Hebrew origin.…

Root Element
Adam
Core Meaning
"The day or night before an eve; two days or nights before a holiday, most commonly Christmas."
Language

🔢 Numerology of Adam

A 1
D 4
A 1
M 4
SUM 1
1
Life Path
Independence & Leadership
2
Soul Urge
Harmony & Diplomacy
8
Personality
Power & Ambition

Life Path 1 — Independence & Leadership: Natural-born leaders, ambitious, and self-reliant.

Gender Distribution

♂ Male100%
♀ Female0%

Based on 578,925 US Social Security records

📈 US Popularity

Total US bearers 578,925
Peak year 1984 (24,082)
First recorded 1880
Last recorded 2024
Gender Predominantly Male
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Adam" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "The day or night before an eve; two days or nights before a holiday, most commonly Christmas.".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.

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Today (2026)

~578,925 people named Adam in the US. Peaked in 1984 with 24,082 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Adam?

The Life Path number for Adam is 1, associated with Independence & Leadership. Soul Urge: 2. Personality: 8.

Is Adam a boy or girl name?

Adam is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.

How many people are named Adam in the US?

Approximately 578,925 people in the United States are named Adam. The name peaked in 1984 with 24,082 recorded uses.

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