Adason
A name of uncertain origin, potentially inspired by "Adam" or "son".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Adason. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 50.0% of registrations being female. The average person named Adason today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Adason births was 2007 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Adason. 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 Adason. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2007
5 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2007 SSA rank
#12,384
Tracked since 2007
Gender
Gender distribution for Adason
Adason is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 10 total registrations, 5 (50.0%) were male and 5 (50.0%) were female.
Adason as a male name
- Ranked #12,384 in 2007
- 5 male births in 2007
- Peak: 2007 (5 births)
Adason as a female name
- Ranked #17,027 in 2010
- 5 female births in 2010
- Peak: 2010 (5 births)
Popularity
Adason: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Adason 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 5 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
Adason 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 Adason 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 Adason
The name Adason is believed to have originated from the ancient Hebrew language, with roots that can be traced back to the biblical era. Its origins are closely tied to the name "Adam," which in Hebrew means "earth" or "to be red." The prefix "Ad-" is a common element in Hebrew names, often carrying the meaning of "noble" or "strong."
In the Old Testament, the name Adason is not explicitly mentioned, but similar names with the "Ad-" prefix can be found, such as Adah, Adaiah, and Adalia. These names were often associated with nobility, strength, and a connection to the earth or land.
The earliest recorded use of the name Adason can be traced back to the Middle Ages, particularly in certain regions of Europe. During this time, variations of the name, such as Adason, Adasone, and Adassone, were occasionally used, though the exact origins and meanings behind these variations are somewhat obscure.
One of the earliest notable figures bearing the name Adason was a French nobleman from the 12th century, Adason de Montfort (1150-1212). He was a prominent figure during the Albigensian Crusade and played a significant role in the siege of Béziers in 1209.
In the 16th century, an Italian painter named Adason Titian (1488-1576) gained recognition for his contributions to the Venetian Renaissance. His masterpieces, such as the "Assumption of the Virgin" and the "Venus of Urbino," are celebrated works of art.
During the 17th century, a German philosopher and mathematician, Adason Leibniz (1646-1716), made significant contributions to the fields of metaphysics, logic, and the development of calculus. His works, such as the "Monadology" and the "Theodicy," had a profound impact on Western philosophy.
In the 19th century, an American author and abolitionist, Adason Douglass (1818-1895), rose to prominence. As a former slave, he became a powerful voice against slavery and racial injustice, delivering influential speeches and publishing works like "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave."
Another notable figure bearing the name Adason was the British explorer and naturalist, Adason Wallace (1823-1913). He is best known for his contributions to the theory of evolution through natural selection, which he independently proposed alongside Charles Darwin.
While the name Adason may not be as common as other names, its rich history and connections to various cultures and historical figures make it a unique and intriguing choice. Its origins in ancient Hebrew and its use throughout different eras and regions demonstrate the enduring nature of this distinctive name.
People
Adason + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Adason 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
Adason: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Adason?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Adason 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Adason a common name?
We classify Adason as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Adason most popular?
The single biggest year for Adason was 2007, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Adason is about 17 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 Adason in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Adason a female name?
Yes, 50.0% of people registered as Adason 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 Adason still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Adason 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 Adason 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 Adason?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.