Adene
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Hebrew "Eden".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Adene. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Adene today is around 78 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Adene births was 1932 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Adene. 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
- • The typical person named Adene is about 78 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Adenes were born before 1958.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Adene. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1932
8 babies that year
Average age
78
years old
1955 SSA rank
#5,833
Tracked since 1917
Popularity
Adene: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Adene from the 1910s through to the 1950s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1930s, with 15 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1930s peak, Adene remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Adene 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 Adene 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 Adene
The name Adene is a relatively uncommon name with uncertain origins, but it has been recorded throughout history in various forms and spellings. One possible origin could be from the Greek word "adenos," which means "gland." However, this connection is tenuous and unconfirmed.
Another theory suggests that Adene may have roots in the Semitic languages, potentially derived from the Hebrew name "Adina," meaning "delicate" or "gentle." This theory is supported by the similarity in pronunciation and spelling between the two names.
In terms of historical references, the name Adene appears to have been used sporadically throughout various cultures and time periods, though often as a variant spelling or diminutive form of other names.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Adene can be found in the 16th century, when an English woman named Adene Morrise was born in 1582. Little is known about her life, but her name appears in parish records from that period.
In the 19th century, an American woman named Adene Philips (1822-1901) gained some recognition as an educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded a school for girls in Massachusetts and was involved in various social reform movements of her time.
Another notable individual with the name Adene was Adene Williams (1900-1986), an Australian artist and painter known for her landscapes and portraits. She studied at the National Gallery of Victoria and had her works exhibited in several galleries throughout her career.
In the world of literature, the name Adene appears in the works of author D.H. Lawrence, who used it as a character name in his novel "The Lost Girl" published in 1920. The character, Adene Bunch, played a minor role in the story.
More recently, Adene Sanchez (born 1967) is a Hawaiian musician and singer-songwriter who has released several albums and is known for her work in promoting Hawaiian culture and language through her music.
While not an exhaustive list, these examples illustrate the sporadic usage of the name Adene throughout history, spanning different cultures, professions, and time periods. Despite its rarity, the name has persisted, often carrying connotations of delicacy, gentleness, or artistic expression.
People
Adene + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Adene 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
Adene: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Adene?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Adene 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 Adene a common name?
We classify Adene 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, 44 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Adene most popular?
The single biggest year for Adene was 1932, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Adene is about 78 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 Adene in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Adene a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Adene 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 Adene still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Adene 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 Adene 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 Americans are named Adene?
See how many people share the name Adene on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.