Adexe
A unisex name derived from the word "adept," meaning skillful or proficient.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Adexe. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Adexe today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Adexe births was 2020 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Adexe. 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 Adexe. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2020
5 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2020 SSA rank
#12,054
Tracked since 2020
Popularity
Adexe: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Adexe 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 Adexe during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Adexe
The given name Adexe is believed to have originated from the Latin language, derived from the word "adexus," which translates to "favorable" or "auspicious." This name can be traced back to ancient Roman times, where it was used as a name to bestow blessings and well-wishes upon a child.
The earliest recorded use of the name Adexe dates back to the 2nd century AD, found in Roman inscriptions and historical records. One notable figure bearing this name was Adexe Cornelius, a Roman senator and philosopher who lived during the reign of Emperor Hadrian in the early 2nd century AD.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Adexe was primarily used in regions with strong Roman influence, such as Italy, Spain, and parts of France. In the 9th century, there was a monk named Adexe de Montefiascone, who was renowned for his knowledge of classical literature and his contributions to preserving ancient manuscripts.
During the Renaissance period, the name Adexe gained popularity among the Italian nobility. One of the most famous figures with this name was Adexe Farnese, an Italian nobleman and military leader who lived from 1520 to 1592. He played a significant role in the Italian Wars and served as the Governor of the Duchy of Parma and Piacenza.
In the 17th century, the name Adexe was also found in Spanish records. One notable figure was Adexe de Guevara, a Spanish writer and diplomat who lived from 1585 to 1645. He is best known for his satirical works and his contributions to the development of the Spanish language.
Another prominent figure bearing the name Adexe was Adexe de Tocqueville, a French political thinker and historian who lived from 1805 to 1859. He is renowned for his influential work "Democracy in America," which analyzed the political and social systems of the United States.
While the name Adexe has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has maintained a presence, particularly in regions with strong Latin and Roman cultural influences. Its meaning and association with favorable circumstances and auspicious beginnings have contributed to its enduring appeal as a given name.
People
Adexe + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Adexe as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Adexe: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Adexe?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Adexe 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 Adexe a common name?
We classify Adexe 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 Adexe most popular?
The single biggest year for Adexe was 2020, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Adexe is about 6 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 Adexe in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Adexe a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Adexe 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 Adexe still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Adexe 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 Adexe 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 common is the name Adexe?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Adexe at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.