Adonis Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Adonis has Greek origins, derived from the Phoenician word meaning 'lord'. It has evolved from ancient mythological roots to become associated with beauty and desire. The name has been embraced in various forms and remains popular in modern culture, particularly highlighting traits of attractiveness and masculinity. There is no biblical relevance associated with the name.
The name Adonis is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Adonis has been falling for male in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, stalled 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, too falling for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Adonis' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5779th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5592nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2810th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1515th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1028th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 785th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 299th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 15428th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 16492nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 22670th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 18924th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Adonis' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Adonis"
Pronunciation
/əˈdoʊ.nɪs/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Adonis is derived from the Phoenician word 'adōn' meaning 'lord'. In Greek mythology, Adonis was a handsome youth loved by Aphrodite, representing beauty and desire.
Meaning
lord, beauty, desire
Language Evolution
Adōn (Phoenician), Adonis (Greek)
Historical Usage
Adonis gained popularity in the Western world due to its association with Greek mythology and later through its use in literature and art, particularly during the Renaissance.
Variants & Derivatives
Adonai, Adon, Ado
Modern Popularity & Image
The name Adonis is often associated with physical beauty and masculinity, frequently used in contemporary culture to describe attractive men.
Famous People
Adonis Stevenson (boxer), Adonis Garcia (professional wrestler), Adonis Creed (fictional character in the 'Rocky' film series)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Adonis"
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 "Adonis"
"Adonis" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 5779th of 7545 | 18 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 5592nd of 6773 | 15 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2810th of 7552 | 163 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1515th of 10718 | 526 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1028th of 16616 | 1,568 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 785th of 24088 | 3,899 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 299th of 23106 | 13,928 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 15428th of 19264 | 12 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 16492nd of 27321 | 31 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 22670th of 35406 | 28 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 18924th of 30306 | 30 |
Regional Popularity of "Adonis" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
67.94% 1651st/2430 |
- | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
35.85% 1053rd/2937 |
36.75% 1280th/3483 |
45.76% 1610th/3518 |
41.44% 1676th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
27.38% 1009th/3685 |
16.20% 725th/4475 |
22.85% 1187th/5194 |
19.11% 1207th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
18.03% 826th/4582 |
10.57% 546th/5164 |
11.71% 856th/7313 |
12.49% 932nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
8.38% 334th/3984 |
5.57% 250th/4487 |
4.24% 289th/6822 |
5.64% 354th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Adonis" 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 "Adonis"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Adonis" 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.