Aadan
A masculine Arabic name meaning "eternal" or "immortal".
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the first name Aadan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Aadan today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aadan births was 2009 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aadan. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Aadan with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
135
~ 1 in 2,538,921 Americans
Peak year
2009
23 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2022 SSA rank
#10,860
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Aadan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aadan from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 72 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aadan by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Aadan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Aadans live
Origin
Meaning and history of Aadan
The given name Aadan is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, deriving its roots from the ancient Semitic languages of the Middle East. It is considered a variant spelling of the more commonly known name Adam, which has its origins in the Hebrew word 'adamah,' meaning 'earth' or 'soil.'
The name Aadan finds significance in various religious and cultural contexts. In the Abrahamic faiths, it is associated with Adam, the biblical figure believed to be the first man created by God. The Qur'an, the holy book of Islam, mentions the name Adam numerous times, particularly in the context of the creation story and the journey of humankind.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Aadan can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the early days of Islam. Several historical figures from this period bore the name, including Aadan ibn Abi Ayyub al-Ansari, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and a prominent figure in the Muslim community of Medina.
Throughout history, the name Aadan has been carried by various notable individuals across different cultures and regions. One such figure was Aadan al-Razi, a renowned Persian philosopher, physician, and alchemist who lived in the 9th and 10th centuries CE. His contributions to the fields of medicine, philosophy, and science were significant during the Islamic Golden Age.
Another notable bearer of the name was Aadan Khormushi, an Iranian poet and scholar who lived in the 11th century CE. He was renowned for his mastery of the Persian language and his contributions to the literary traditions of the region.
In the 12th century CE, Aadan al-Mu'taman, a prominent ruler of the Almohad Caliphate in present-day Morocco and Spain, left a lasting impact on the political and cultural landscape of the region.
Moving forward in history, Aadan Samateh was a revered spiritual leader and Islamic scholar from The Gambia in the 19th century CE. He played a crucial role in spreading Islamic teachings and promoting education in West Africa.
These are just a few examples of the numerous individuals who have carried the name Aadan throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human civilization.
People
Aadan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aadan as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Aadan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aadan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 135 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aadan going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,538,921 US residents.
Is Aadan a common name?
We classify Aadan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 136 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aadan most popular?
The single biggest year for Aadan was 2009, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aadan is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Aadan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aadan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aadan in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Aadan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aadan in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Aadan can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Aadan?
Find out how many people share the name Aadan on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.