Rising since 2005, #1,777 for girls today.
Popularity of Adore since 2000
Babies named Adore per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 32 | 0 |
| 2010s | 364 | 19 |
| 2020s | 712 | 54 |
Meaning & origin
Adore is a rare but steadily climbing modern name that first entered the U.S. naming pool in 2000. By 2025 it ranked 1,777, with about 1 in 14,224 girls receiving the name. Its peak year so far is 2022, and its trajectory has been generally rising since 2005, reflecting a growing taste for word names and positive emotional qualities. The name is most common in Louisiana, Illinois, and Indiana, though its distribution remains limited. As a direct adoption of the English verb "adore," it carries an unambiguous message of affection and devotion, fitting comfortably alongside other modern virtuous names like Grace and Faith.
Adore is a modern coinage derived directly from the English verb "adore," which comes from Latin adōrāre ("to pray to, worship"). Its use as a given name is very recent, first appearing on the U.S. Social Security list in 2000. It likely follows the fashion for word names and other virtuous or emotional terms.
Where Adore is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Sibling names for Adore
Names that share Adore's style, for a brother or sister.
