Adae
A feminine name of African origin meaning "crown" or "princess".
Name Census estimates that about 15 living Americans carry the first name Adae. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 66.7% of registrations being female. The average person named Adae today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Adae births was 2009 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Adae. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Adae. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
15
~ 1 in 22,850,289 Americans
Peak year
2009
5 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2009 SSA rank
#12,517
Tracked since 2009
Gender
Gender distribution for Adae
Adae is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 15 total registrations, 5 (33.3%) were male and 10 (66.7%) were female.
Adae as a male name
- Ranked #12,517 in 2009
- 5 male births in 2009
- Peak: 2009 (5 births)
Adae as a female name
- Ranked #15,562 in 2019
- 5 female births in 2019
- Peak: 2017 (5 births)
Popularity
Adae: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Adae from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 10 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Adae 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 Adae during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Adae
The given name Adae has its origins in Ancient Greek culture and language. It is believed to have derived from the Greek word "adaes," which means "pleasing" or "delightful." The name was first recorded in Greek texts around the 5th century BCE, during the Classical period of ancient Greece.
One of the earliest known references to the name Adae can be found in the works of the ancient Greek poet Pindar, who lived from approximately 522 BCE to 443 BCE. In one of his odes, he mentions a female character named Adae, suggesting that the name was in use during that time.
In the following centuries, the name Adae appeared in various historical records and texts from the Byzantine Empire, which was heavily influenced by Greek culture. One notable example is Adae of Constantinople, a Byzantine noblewoman who lived in the 11th century and was known for her patronage of the arts and literature.
During the Renaissance period, the name Adae gained popularity in Italy, where it was often spelled as "Adaia" or "Adaja." This was likely due to the influence of classical Greek and Roman literature, which was widely studied and appreciated during that time. One famous Italian bearer of the name was Adaia Venier, a renowned poet and scholar who lived in the 16th century.
In the 17th century, the name Adae made its way to England, where it was sometimes anglicized as "Ada." One of the most famous historical figures with this name was Ada Lovelace, an English mathematician and writer who lived from 1815 to 1852. She is considered a pioneer in the field of computer programming and is often referred to as the first computer programmer.
Another noteworthy bearer of the name Adae was Adae Menken, an American actress and painter who lived from 1835 to 1868. She was known for her controversial and unconventional lifestyle, as well as her talent as a performer and artist.
In more recent times, the name Adae has remained relatively uncommon, but it has been used by a few notable individuals. For example, Adae Romero was a Mexican-American author and educator who lived from 1901 to 1968 and was known for her contributions to Chicano literature.
Overall, the name Adae has a rich and diverse history, with roots in ancient Greek culture and a presence in various periods and regions throughout the centuries. While it may not be as widespread today as it once was, it remains a unique and intriguing name with a fascinating etymology.
People
Adae + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Adae 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
Adae: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Adae?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 15 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Adae 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 22,850,289 US residents.
Is Adae a common name?
We classify Adae as "Very Rare". It ranks above 35.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 15 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Adae most popular?
The single biggest year for Adae was 2009, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Adae is about 11 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 Adae in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Adae a female name?
Yes, 66.7% of people registered as Adae in the SSA data are female. 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 Adae still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Adae 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 Adae 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 called Adae?
You can see how many people have the name Adae on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.