How Many People Are Named Adlai?

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

Adlai
Very Rare
Old English

Adlai means 'noble' and has a very rare presence in the US, with only 1 in 572,148 Americans bearing this name. That's just 577 people today, making it truly unique. Interestingly, 61% of those named Adlai are under 30, giving it a modern twist.

~577
Living in US
1 in 572,148
Americans
1952
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Noble
🌐
Origin
Old English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Noble Wise Resolute
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and compassion, suggesting that people named Adlai are likely to be caring and empathetic.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,018
Worldwide Bearers
#251,702
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
486
🇵🇭 Philippines
117
🇯🇲 Jamaica
95
🇲🇽 Mexico
84
🇧🇷 Brazil
65
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
22
🇨🇦 Canada
16
🇪🇨 Ecuador
15
🇬🇧 England
12
🇬🇭 Ghana
9

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
496 (86%)
♀ Female
80 (14%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 37
416
Would be under 30 (61%)
95
Would be 30–60 (14%)
172
Would be over 60 (25%)

All 683 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: 1952

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
83
Classic Feel
60
Modern Appeal
60
International
83

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

📜 Adlai Through the Generations

Adlai, a name that's been around since the early 20th century, peaked in popularity in 1952 with 39 births. Today, it's considered stable, with a slight tilt towards modernity. The average age of someone named Adlai is 37, indicating a younger demographic with 416 under 30, 95 aged 30-60, and 172 over 60. This distribution suggests a name that's both timeless and current, appealing to parents who want something distinctive yet not too far from tradition.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Illinois 6

⭐ Famous People Named Adlai

Adlai is a male given name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is just". Notable people with this name include:Adlai H. Gilkeson (1893–1959), American brigadier general Adlai Osborne (1744–1814), North Carolina delegate to the Continental Congress Adlai Stevenson I (1835–1914), Grover Cleveland's Vice President Adlai Stevenson II (1900–1965), grandson of the above entry, former Governor of Illinois, and unsuccessful Presidential candidate Adlai Stevenson III (1930–2021), son of the above entry, and former Senator from Illinois Adlai Wertman, Professor of Social Entrepreneurship at the University of …

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✨ Similar Names to Adlai

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Adlai's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Adlai

How Many People Have the Name Adlai?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 577 people in the United States currently share the name Adlai. That works out to roughly 1 in every 572,148 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Adlai a Common or Rare Name?

Adlai 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 Adlai Mean?

Adlai means "noble" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Adlai in SSA data, approximately 86% are male and 14% are female.

When Was Adlai Most Popular?

The name Adlai reached peak popularity in 1952, with 39 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 Adlai?

Approximately 577 people named Adlai live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 683. That works out to roughly 1 in 572,148 Americans.

Is Adlai a rare name?

Adlai is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 572,148 Americans has this name.

What does the name Adlai mean?

Adlai means "noble" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Adlai more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 86% of people named Adlai are male and 14% are female.

When was Adlai most popular?

Adlai peaked in 1952 with 39 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 US577
All-Time Births683
1 in X1 in 572,148
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age37
Peak Year1952
World Rank#251,702
Male %86%
Female %14%

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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.