Adlar
A Turkish masculine given name possibly meaning "fierce, brave warrior".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Adlar. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Adlar today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Adlar births was 2011 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Adlar. 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 Adlar. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2011
5 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2011 SSA rank
#12,322
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Adlar: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Adlar 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 Adlar 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 Adlar
The name Adlar is believed to have originated from the Germanic languages, specifically from the Old Norse or Old German words "adal" and "ari," which mean "noble" and "eagle" respectively. The combination of these words suggests that the name Adlar may have been initially given to individuals of noble or distinguished lineage, or perhaps to those who possessed qualities associated with the majestic eagle, such as strength, courage, and keen vision.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Adlar can be found in the Icelandic Sagas, which are a collection of stories and historical accounts written in the 13th and 14th centuries. In these texts, the name is mentioned in reference to various characters, though their specific identities and roles are not always clear.
In the 9th century, an Adlar was recorded as a prominent chieftain in the region of present-day Denmark. This individual is believed to have played a significant role in the Viking raids and explorations of that era, though details of his life and accomplishments have been lost to history.
During the Middle Ages, the name Adlar gained popularity among the nobility and warrior classes of various Germanic tribes and kingdoms. One notable figure bearing this name was Adlar von Weissenburg, a German knight who fought in the Crusades in the 12th century. He was renowned for his bravery and skill on the battlefield, and his name became associated with valor and chivalry.
In the 16th century, an Adlar von Schönberg was a respected scholar and theologian in Germany. He was known for his extensive writings on religious and philosophical topics, and his contributions to the intellectual discourse of the time.
Another figure of historical significance was Adlar Magnusson, a Norwegian explorer and navigator who participated in several expeditions to the Arctic regions in the late 18th century. His detailed accounts and maps of these uncharted territories played a crucial role in advancing geographical knowledge and facilitating future exploration.
It is worth noting that while the name Adlar has been present throughout various historical periods, its usage has been relatively limited when compared to other more common names. Nevertheless, the individuals who bore this name have left their mark on various fields, from warfare and exploration to scholarship and theology.
People
Adlar + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Adlar 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
Adlar: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Adlar?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Adlar 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 Adlar a common name?
We classify Adlar 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 Adlar most popular?
The single biggest year for Adlar was 2011, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Adlar is about 15 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 Adlar in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Adlar a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Adlar 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 Adlar still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Adlar 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 Adlar 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 Adlar?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.