Adan Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Adan is a name of Hebrew origin derived from 'adam,' meaning 'man' or 'mankind.' It has evolved through various languages, maintaining its roots in biblical tradition. The name is often associated with strength and cultural significance, and it has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in Spanish-speaking regions.
The name Adan is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Adan has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Adan' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1638th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 998th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 949th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 709th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 542nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 364th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 430th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 19264th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 18582nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 19768th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 13225th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Adan' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Adan"
Pronunciation
/əˈdæn/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Adan is derived from the Hebrew word 'adam,' which means 'man' or 'mankind,' and is often associated with the biblical figure Adam, the first man created in the Book of Genesis.
Meaning
man, mankind
Language Evolution
Adam (Hebrew), Adan (Spanish), Aidan (Anglicized form)
Biblical Background
The name Adan has a direct connection to the biblical Adam, who is a significant figure in Judeo-Christian traditions.
Historical Usage
The name Adan gained popularity in various cultures, especially in Spanish-speaking countries, as a variant of Adam, particularly from the late 20th century onward.
Variants & Derivatives
Adam, Aidan, Aden
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Adan is perceived as a strong and appealing name, often associated with cultural richness and biblical significance.
Famous People
Adan Canto - Mexican actor, Adan Jodorowsky - French-Mexican musician and filmmaker
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Adan"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Adan"
"Adan" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1638th of 7545 | 340 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 998th of 6773 | 774 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 949th of 7552 | 1,169 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 709th of 10718 | 2,129 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 542nd of 16616 | 5,001 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 364th of 24088 | 12,777 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 430th of 23106 | 8,658 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 19264th of 19264 | 5 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 18582nd of 27321 | 22 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 19768th of 35406 | 41 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 13225th of 30306 | 72 |
Regional Popularity of "Adan" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
31.49% 745th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
23.54% 554th/2353 |
73.11% 1131st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
20.68% 590th/2853 |
34.31% 952nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
33.06% 971st/2937 |
52.74% 1837th/3483 |
15.83% 557th/3518 |
12.41% 502nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
21.82% 804th/3685 |
28.11% 1258th/4475 |
10.80% 561st/5194 |
5.29% 334th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
10.56% 484th/4582 |
17.31% 894th/5164 |
5.72% 418th/7313 |
3.15% 235th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
15.44% 615th/3984 |
22.84% 1025th/4487 |
6.93% 473rd/6822 |
4.22% 265th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Adan" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Adan"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Adan" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.