How Many People Are Named Adelai?

Complete statistics for the name Adelai: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Adelai
Very Rare
Germanic

Adelai is a very rare name, with only 257 people alive in the U.S. today and just 1 in 1,283,187 Americans bearing it. It peaked in 2011 with 19 births, and most people named Adelai are under 30.

~257
Living in US
1 in 1,283,187
Americans
2011
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Noble or of noble kind
🌐
Origin
Germanic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Graceful Dignified Warm Determined
5
Life Path Number

The number 5 traditionally represents freedom, adventure, and adaptability. People connected to this number tend to be curious, versatile, and drawn to new experiences and change.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

411
Worldwide Bearers
#740,891
Global Rank
🇮🇩 Indonesia
59
🇧🇷 Brazil
27
🇺🇸 United States
257
🇿🇦 South Africa
12
🇲🇽 Mexico
5
🇨🇲 Cameroon
4
🇹🇼 Taiwan
2
🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe
2
🇵🇭 Philippines
2
🇵🇪 Peru
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
257 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 12
259
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 259 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2011

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
71
Classic Feel
14
Modern Appeal
100
International
51

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Adelai Through the Generations

Adelai is a name that has seen very little adoption over time, with just 259 total births recorded in the U.S. That's a stark contrast to the 257 people still alive today, showing a relatively stable trend. The peak year was 2011, when 19 babies were given the name, which aligns with its classification as a modern, newer-generation name. The fact that almost everyone named Adelai is under 30 makes it a truly contemporary choice, with no one aged 30-60 or over 60. This unique age distribution underscores the name's recent introduction into popular culture.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Adelai's Germanic roots

📄 About the Name Adelai

How Many People Have the Name Adelai?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 257 people in the United States currently share the name Adelai. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,283,187 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Adelai a Common or Rare Name?

Adelai is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Adelai Mean?

Adelai means "Noble or of noble kind" and comes from Germanic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Adelai in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Adelai Most Popular?

The name Adelai reached peak popularity in 2011, with 19 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Adelai?

Approximately 257 people named Adelai live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 259. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,283,187 Americans.

Is Adelai a rare name?

Adelai is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,283,187 Americans has this name.

What does the name Adelai mean?

Adelai means "Noble or of noble kind" and comes from Germanic origins.

Is Adelai more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Adelai are male and 100% are female.

When was Adelai most popular?

Adelai peaked in 2011 with 19 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US257
All-Time Births259
1 in X1 in 1,283,187
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age12
Peak Year2011
World Rank#740,891
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.