How Many People Are Named Adelard?

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

Adelard
Very Rare
Old French

Adelard is a very rare male name, with only 21 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 15,676,178 Americans. It's a classic, old-school name that peaked in popularity way back in 1919 with 33 births, and most folks named Adelard are over 60.

~21
Living in US
1 in 15,676,178
Americans
1919
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

🌐
Origin
Old French
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Wise Determined
9
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 9 are often seen as wise and compassionate, always striving to make the world a better place.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

15,119
Worldwide Bearers
#46,139
Global Rank
🇨🇩 DR Congo
13,531
🇨🇦 Canada
1,067
🇺🇸 United States
274
🇹🇿 Tanzania
163
🇧🇮 Burundi
16
🇵🇭 Philippines
16
🇧🇪 Belgium
7
🇧🇷 Brazil
6
🇨🇲 Cameroon
6
🇬🇧 England
5

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
21 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 106
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
488
Would be over 60 (100%)

All 488 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: 1919

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
80
Classic Feel
79
Modern Appeal
21
International
97

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

📜 Adelard Through the Generations

Adelard has been a name that's seen its fair share of history, with its last peak in 1919 when 33 babies were given this moniker. Over the decades, it's remained relatively stable, but it's definitely a name for the older generation, with all 21 living Adelards being over 60 years old. This makes it one of those names that's more likely to be found in a history book than on a playground.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Massachusetts 124
Maine 31
Rhode Island 16
New Hampshire 6

✨ Similar Names to Adelard

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Adelard's Old French roots

📄 About the Name Adelard

How Many People Have the Name Adelard?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 21 people in the United States currently share the name Adelard. That works out to roughly 1 in every 15,676,178 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Adelard a Common or Rare Name?

Adelard 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.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Adelard Most Popular?

The name Adelard reached peak popularity in 1919, with 33 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 Adelard?

Approximately 21 people named Adelard live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 488. That works out to roughly 1 in 15,676,178 Americans.

Is Adelard a rare name?

Adelard is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 15,676,178 Americans has this name.

What does the name Adelard mean?

The meaning and origin of Adelard are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.

Is Adelard more male or female?

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

When was Adelard most popular?

Adelard peaked in 1919 with 33 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 US21
All-Time Births488
1 in X1 in 15,676,178
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age106
Peak Year1919
World Rank#46,139
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.