Adniel
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my delight".
Name Census estimates that about 15 living Americans carry the first name Adniel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Adniel today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Adniel births was 2011 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Adniel. 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 Adniel. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
15
~ 1 in 22,850,289 Americans
Peak year
2011
5 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2017 SSA rank
#12,286
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Adniel: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Adniel 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 Adniel 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 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Adniel
The given name Adniel is of Hebrew origin, believed to have emerged during the ancient biblical era. Its roots can be traced back to the Hebrew words "ad" and "el," which together translate to "follower of God" or "servant of God." The name carries a profound religious connotation, reflecting a deep devotion and reverence for the divine.
In the Old Testament, Adniel is mentioned as the name of one of the sons of Jashobeam, a renowned warrior and military leader in the service of King David. This reference can be found in 1 Chronicles 11:42, providing an early historical record of the name's existence.
While the name Adniel is relatively rare throughout history, a few notable individuals have borne this moniker. One such figure is Adniel bin Qais, an Arab poet and warrior from the 7th century AD. He was known for his bravery in battle and his poetic prowess, contributing to the rich literary tradition of the Arabian Peninsula.
In the 16th century, Adniel Petavius, a French scholar and theologian, made significant contributions to the field of chronology and the study of ancient texts. His works, including his famous treatise "De Doctrina Temporum," helped establish a more accurate dating system for historical events.
Another individual of note was Adniel Coxe, an American lawyer and politician from the late 18th century. He served as a representative in the United States Congress and played a role in the early political landscape of the newly formed nation.
In more recent times, Adniel Hernandez, a Venezuelan baseball player who played in the major leagues during the 1990s, carried on the legacy of this unique name. Despite its rarity, the name Adniel continues to be bestowed upon individuals, carrying with it the weight of its rich historical and religious significance.
People
Adniel + last name combinations
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FAQ
Adniel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Adniel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 15 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Adniel 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 22,850,289 US residents.
Is Adniel a common name?
We classify Adniel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 35.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 15 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Adniel most popular?
The single biggest year for Adniel was 2011, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Adniel is about 12 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 Adniel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Adniel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Adniel 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 Adniel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Adniel 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 Adniel 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 Adniel?
You can see how many people share the name Adniel on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.