How Many People Are Named Adi?

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

Adi
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Adi means 'leader' in Sanskrit, making it a name rich in leadership qualities. Only 1,658 people in the US today share this name, which is just 1 in 199,020 Americans, making it very rare indeed. The majority of Adis are under 30, with 81% being younger than 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~637
Living in US
1 in 520,329
Americans
2008
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Leader
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Confident Determined Inspiring
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

483,639
Worldwide Bearers
#2,092
Global Rank
🇮🇩 Indonesia
382,862
🇮🇳 India
31,451
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
6,761
🇳🇬 Nigeria
6,466
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
6,357
🇷🇴 Romania
6,287
🇲🇾 Malaysia
4,274
🇳🇪 Niger
3,868
🇽🇰 Kosovo
3,659
🇫🇯 Fiji
2,964

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
743 (45%)
♀ Female
915 (55%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 19
1,363
Would be under 30 (81%)
319
Would be 30–60 (19%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,682 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: 2008

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
91
Classic Feel
22
Modern Appeal
98
International
100

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

📜 Adi Through the Generations

Adi has seen its peak popularity in 2008 when 66 babies were given this name. Since then, it has been slowly declining but remains a name favored by younger generations. With an average age of 19, Adi is predominantly found among those under 30, with 1,363 individuals in this age group. This trend suggests that Adi is a name embraced by the newer generation, with fewer older adults bearing the name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 242
New York 98
Texas 12

✨ Similar Names to Adi

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Adi's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Adi

How Many People Have the Name Adi?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 637 people in the United States currently share the name Adi. That works out to roughly 1 in every 520,329 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Adi a Common or Rare Name?

Adi 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 Adi Mean?

Adi means "leader" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Adi in SSA data, approximately 45% are male and 55% are female.

When Was Adi Most Popular?

The name Adi reached peak popularity in 2008, with 66 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 Adi?

Approximately 637 people named Adi live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 637. That works out to roughly 1 in 520,329 Americans.

Is Adi a rare name?

Adi is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 520,329 Americans has this name.

What does the name Adi mean?

Adi means "leader" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Adi more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 45% of people named Adi are male and 55% are female.

When was Adi most popular?

Adi peaked in 2008 with 66 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 US637
All-Time Births637
1 in X1 in 520,329
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age19
Peak Year2008
World Rank#2,092
Male %45%
Female %55%

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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.