Holding steady.
Popularity of Admiral since 1898
Babies named Admiral per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 38 |
| 1900s | 28 |
| 1910s | 32 |
| 1920s | 73 |
| 1930s | 24 |
| 1940s | 20 |
| 1950s | 20 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Admiral is an extremely rare American given name, first appearing in Social Security records in 1898. It has never ranked in the top 1000 and remains a rare choice, with no peak in popularity beyond its isolated first use. The name is considered stable in its obscurity, with no significant uptick in recent decades. As a vocabulary name, it belongs to the category of occupational or rank-inspired names, similar to Captain or Major. Its top state usage is negligible, with no single state showing notable frequency.
Admiral is a vocabulary name based on the title for a naval commander, ultimately from Arabic 'amīr al-baḥr' meaning 'commander of the sea.' It has been used sporadically as a given name in the United States since the late 19th century, likely inspired by military or nautical associations rather than any family tradition.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ad, Miral
Sibling names for Admiral
Names that share Admiral's style, for a brother or sister.
