Adomas
A masculine name of Lithuanian origin meaning "son of Adam".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Adomas. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Adomas today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Adomas births was 2011 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Adomas. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Adomas with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Adomas. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2011
6 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2011 SSA rank
#10,832
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Adomas: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Adomas 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 Adomas 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 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Adomas
The name Adomas originates from the Lithuanian language and culture, with its roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be a variation of the Hebrew name Adam, which means "earth" or "red clay." The name gained popularity in Lithuania during the Renaissance period, and it was often associated with scholarly and intellectual pursuits.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Adomas can be found in the works of the renowned Lithuanian poet and playwright Kristijonas Donelaitis (1714-1780). His epic poem "The Seasons" features a character named Adomas, who represents the virtues of hard work and harmony with nature.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Adomas. One of them was Adomas Mickevičius (1798-1855), a Polish-Lithuanian poet, dramatist, and philosopher, who is considered a national icon in both countries. His works, such as "Pan Tadeusz" and "Konrad Wallenrod," played a significant role in shaping the cultural identities of Poland and Lithuania.
Another prominent figure was Adomas Jakštas (1860-1938), a Lithuanian priest and linguist who contributed to the preservation and promotion of the Lithuanian language. He authored several dictionaries and grammars, laying the foundation for modern Lithuanian linguistics.
In the realm of politics, Adomas Galdikas (1893-1969) was a Lithuanian diplomat and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Lithuania from 1934 to 1935. He played a crucial role in navigating the country's political landscape during the interwar period.
Lastly, Adomas Žvirzdys (1940-2017) was a Lithuanian architect and urban planner who left a lasting impact on the architectural landscape of Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. His designs, including the Panorama Shopping Center and the Vilnius International Airport terminal, are widely recognized and admired.
These are just a few examples of the individuals who have carried the name Adomas throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields, from literature and linguistics to politics and architecture.
People
Adomas + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Adomas 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
Adomas: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Adomas?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Adomas 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Adomas a common name?
We classify Adomas as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Adomas most popular?
The single biggest year for Adomas was 2011, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Adomas 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 Adomas in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Adomas a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Adomas 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 Adomas still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Adomas 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 Adomas 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 share the name Adomas?
Find out how many people have the name Adomas on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.