Rising since 1985, #1,539 for boys today.
Popularity of Adnan since 1970
Babies named Adnan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 99 |
| 1980s | 260 |
| 1990s | 433 |
| 2000s | 768 |
| 2010s | 802 |
| 2020s | 634 |
Meaning & origin
Adnan entered U.S. records in 1970 and has experienced a steady rise in popularity since the mid-1980s. In 2025, it reached a new peak rank of 1,539, with approximately 1 in 15,251 boys receiving the name. The name is most concentrated in Minnesota, Virginia, and Washington state. Though still relatively uncommon, its trajectory reflects growing awareness of Arabic names in American culture, particularly among Muslim families. Adnan carries deep historical weight as a pre-Islamic figure and a key ancestral name in Arab genealogy, which contributes to its enduring appeal across multiple generations and continents.
Adnan derives from the Arabic root 'A-D-N', which conveys the idea of settling or staying, particularly in a garden or paradise. In Islamic tradition, Adnan is considered a legendary ancestor of the Prophet Muhammad, making the name historically significant in the Arab world. It has been used across the Middle East, North Africa, and among Muslim communities worldwide, especially in South Asia.
Where Adnan is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Adnan” around the world
Where Adnan lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
40
babies in 2024
Ireland
4
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Addie, Adi, Nan
Variants: Adhnaan
Sibling names for Adnan
Names that share Adnan's style, for a brother or sister.
