Adoraim
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "double mounds" or "double dwellings".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Adoraim. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Adoraim today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Adoraim births was 2015 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Adoraim. 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 Adoraim. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
2015
6 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2019 SSA rank
#10,829
Tracked since 2015
Popularity
Adoraim: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Adoraim 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 Adoraim 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 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Adoraim
The name Adoraim is believed to have originated from the ancient Hebrew language, with its roots tracing back to biblical times. It is thought to be derived from the Hebrew word "adar," which means "to be great" or "to be powerful." The suffix "-aim" is a common Hebrew ending used to form plural nouns, suggesting that Adoraim may have originally referred to a group or tribe of powerful people.
One of the earliest known references to the name Adoraim can be found in the Old Testament of the Bible, specifically in the Book of Joshua. Adoraim is mentioned as one of the cities conquered by the Israelites during their conquest of Canaan, indicating that it was a place of significance in ancient times.
The first recorded individual with the name Adoraim dates back to the 5th century BCE. Adoraim ben Shemaiah was a Jewish scholar and scribe who lived in Babylon during the Persian period. He is credited with preserving and transmitting many of the sacred texts and teachings of Judaism during a time of great upheaval and exile for the Jewish people.
In the 2nd century CE, there was a notable figure named Adoraim ben Gamaliel, who was a renowned rabbi and leader of the Sanhedrin, the highest Jewish court of that era. He played a crucial role in shaping the interpretation and application of Jewish law and tradition during a period of transition and change.
During the Middle Ages, the name Adoraim was also carried by a prominent Jewish philosopher and scholar named Adoraim ibn Ezra, who lived in Spain in the 12th century. He made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and biblical exegesis, and his works were highly influential in both Jewish and Islamic intellectual circles.
Another individual of historical note was Adoraim ben Yitzchak, a Jewish mystic and kabbalist who lived in Safed, Palestine, in the 16th century. He was a prominent figure in the development of Jewish mysticism and is credited with advancing the study and understanding of the Kabbalah, a esoteric branch of Jewish mysticism.
Throughout its long history, the name Adoraim has been borne by individuals from various backgrounds and walks of life, including scholars, religious leaders, philosophers, and mystics. While its use may have waxed and waned over the centuries, the name's roots in ancient Hebrew tradition and its associations with power, greatness, and intellectual pursuits have endured.
People
Adoraim + last name combinations
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FAQ
Adoraim: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Adoraim?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Adoraim 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Adoraim a common name?
We classify Adoraim as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Adoraim most popular?
The single biggest year for Adoraim was 2015, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Adoraim is about 9 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 Adoraim in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Adoraim a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Adoraim 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 Adoraim still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Adoraim 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 Adoraim 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 Adoraim?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Adoraim on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.