Declining since 2006, #5,045 for boys today.
Popularity of Adon since 1969
Babies named Adon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 33 |
| 1980s | 39 |
| 1990s | 63 |
| 2000s | 308 |
| 2010s | 334 |
| 2020s | 154 |
Meaning & origin
Adon is a rare but distinctive name, first recorded in the U.S. in 1969. It reached its peak in 2007, with a ranking of 5045 and a birth rate of 1 in 89899. Since then, its popularity has been on a falling trajectory, and as of 2025, it remains a uniquely uncommon choice. The name's dual potential origins in Hebrew and Greek give it a layered resonance: the Hebrew connection to a divine title and the Greek link to the mythological Adonis. While no top states stand out for Adon, its rarity means it has not clustered regionally. Parents drawn to concise, strong-sounding biblical or mythological names may find Adon an appealing alternative to more common names like Aiden or Ethan.
Adon may derive from the Hebrew term "adon," meaning "lord" or "master," used in the Hebrew Bible as a divine title. It could also be a diminutive of Adonis, from Semitic roots meaning "lord," which entered Greek mythology as the name of a youth beloved by Aphrodite. The name has seen sporadic modern use in the United States since the late 1960s, peaking in 2007 at a rank of 5045, with 1 in every 89899 births that year.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Adon
Names that share Adon's style, for a brother or sister.
