Adones
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "lord" or "master".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Adones. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Adones today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Adones births was 1995 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Adones. 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 Adones. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1995
5 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
1995 SSA rank
#8,883
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Adones: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Adones 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 Adones during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Adones
The name Adones is believed to have originated from the Greek mythology and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is believed to be derived from the name Adonis, which was the name of a handsome young man in Greek mythology who was loved by the goddess Aphrodite.
The name Adonis itself is thought to have originated from the Semitic word "Adon," meaning "lord" or "master." This connection to Greek mythology and the Semitic roots of the name suggest that the name Adones may have been an alternative spelling or variation of the name Adonis that emerged over time.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Adones can be found in the works of the ancient Greek poet Bion of Smyrna, who lived in the 2nd century BC. In his poetic works, Bion refers to the mythological figure of Adonis and the festival celebrated in his honor, known as the Adonia.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Adones. One such figure was Adones of Ephesus, a Greek philosopher who lived in the 5th century BC and was a follower of the philosopher Democritus. Another was Adones of Cyzicus, a Greek mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 4th century BC and made significant contributions to the study of celestial bodies.
In the realm of literature, Adones of Tarsus was a Greek poet and grammarian who lived in the 2nd century AD and wrote several works on Greek poetry and language. Additionally, Adones of Alexandria was a Greek physician and philosopher who lived in the 6th century AD and wrote treatises on medicine and philosophy.
Another notable figure with the name Adones was Adones of Antioch, a Christian martyr who lived in the 4th century AD and was executed for his religious beliefs during the reign of the Roman Emperor Diocletian. His story and martyrdom were recorded in various early Christian writings and hagiographies.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Adones, showcasing its enduring presence across various cultures, time periods, and fields of expertise.
People
Adones + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Adones 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
Adones: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Adones?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Adones 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 Adones a common name?
We classify Adones 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 Adones most popular?
The single biggest year for Adones was 1995, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Adones is about 30 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 Adones in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Adones a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Adones 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 Adones still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Adones 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 Adones 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 named Adones?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.