Adamjames
A masculine name blending the Hebrew names Adam and James.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Adamjames. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Adamjames today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Adamjames births was 2016 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Adamjames. 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 Adamjames. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2016
5 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2016 SSA rank
#12,220
Tracked since 2016
Popularity
Adamjames: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Adamjames 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 Adamjames during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Adamjames
The name Adamjames is a unique combination of two distinct names, Adam and James, each with its own rich history and cultural significance. The first part, Adam, traces its origins back to the Hebrew language, where it is derived from the word "adamah," meaning "earth" or "ground." According to biblical tradition, Adam was the first man created by God and the progenitor of the human race.
The name James, on the other hand, has its roots in the Latin name "Iacomus," which is derived from the Hebrew name "Ya'aqov" or "Jacob." It gained widespread popularity in the Christian tradition due to its association with two of Jesus Christ's apostles, James the Greater and James the Lesser.
While the combination of Adam and James into a single name, Adamjames, is relatively uncommon, it may have emerged as a creative fusion of these two historical names. This unique name likely represents a desire to commemorate or honor the biblical figures Adam and James, or to pay homage to their respective cultural and religious significance.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Adam or James, but examples of the combined name Adamjames are scarce. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Adamjames can be found in the 17th century, when Adamjames Smyth, a Scottish author, was born in 1628. Smyth is known for his work, "The Doctrine of Reformation," published in 1670.
In the 19th century, Adamjames Crittenden (1811-1891) was an American politician and lawyer who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Kentucky. Another notable figure was Adamjames Moore (1829-1897), an American Baptist minister and author who played a significant role in the religious revivalist movement in the United States.
Moving into the 20th century, Adamjames Hutchinson (1902-1984) was a British artist and illustrator known for his contributions to the world of children's literature. His works include illustrations for the popular "Noddy" series by Enid Blyton.
Lastly, Adamjames Blackwood (1919-2002) was an American singer and songwriter who gained recognition as a member of the renowned gospel quartet, the Blackwood Brothers. He was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in recognition of his contributions to the genre.
These individuals, spanning different eras and fields, serve as examples of the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments associated with the name Adamjames, showcasing its unique and multifaceted identity.
People
Adamjames + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Adamjames as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Adamjames: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Adamjames?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Adamjames 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Adamjames a common name?
We classify Adamjames as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Adamjames most popular?
The single biggest year for Adamjames was 2016, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Adamjames is about 10 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 Adamjames in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Adamjames a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Adamjames 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 Adamjames still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Adamjames 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 Adamjames 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 have the name Adamjames?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Adamjames, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.