Adams
maleStatistical recordWhat official birth registration shows about Adams: which national registrars published it, in which years, and how its recorded position changed.
No researched meaning, origin or pronunciation yet — what that means.
among boys in England and Wales · 2012–2024
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| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2012 | #2721 |
| 2015 | #3373 |
| 2024 | #5119 |
VerifiedSource: Office for National Statistics — Baby Names in England and Wales.Confidence: high.
See all England and Wales names · Source: Office for National Statistics — Baby Names in England and Wales
What the data shows
Recorded in official data among boys in England and Wales in 3 of the 13 years from 2012 to 2024.
Official data from 2 national registrars across 2 regions, 2007–2024 · Office for National Statistics. Data sources
Popularity journey
First recorded2012
First recorded at #2721 among boys in England and Wales in 2012 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
England and Wales · Boys
Most recent2024
Most recently recorded at #5119 among boys in England and Wales, in 2024.
England and Wales · Boys
Popularity data
Official popularity data is available for 2 regions, from 2007 to 2024. Highest recorded position: #629 in Republic of Ireland in 2007.
| Year | Region | Category | Rank | Births registered | Confidence | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | England and Wales | male | #5119 | 3 | High | Verified |
| 2015 | England and Wales | male | #3373 | 5 | High | Verified |
| 2012 | England and Wales | male | #2721 | 7 | High | Verified |
| 2007 | Republic of Ireland | male | #629 | 3 | High | Verified |
- England and Wales hub — collected by Office for National Statistics
- Republic of Ireland hub — collected by CSO Ireland
See methodology and data sources for how popularity data is collected and what "confidence" means.
Where Adams is officially recorded
2 official registrars have recorded Adams, between 2007 and 2024, in 4 of those 18 years. Each registrar publishes for its own population on its own methodology, so the positions below are each one country's own ranking and are not comparable with one another.
| Registrar | Recorded | Years | Its own highest position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republic of Ireland | 2007 | 1 | #629 in 2007 |
| England and Wales | 2012–2024 | 3 | #2721 in 2012 |
No registrar recorded it for 8 years after 2015; it appears again in 2024.
What's not yet available
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Official popularity data is available for 2 regions, from 2007 to 2024. Highest recorded position: #629 in Republic of Ireland in 2007. Source data last verified 2026-07-21.