boys' name 1961–2025

Adam

Adam is gaining traction — chosen by more Aussie parents than a few years back.

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#84 ranked in 2025
226 registrations in 2025
40,040 total 1961–2025

Popularity over the years

Registrations: 80 in 1961 → 226 in 2025 (+183%).

Highest rank: #8 in 1984.

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Peak 1984 · 1,561
Low 1961 · 80
Years tracked 65

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By state & territory — 2025

How often Adam was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.

Adam popularity by state — 2025Australian Capital Territory: no data for this yearNew South Wales: 113 (rank #72)Northern Territory: no data for this yearQueensland: no data for this yearSouth Australia: no data for this yearTasmania: no data for this yearVictoria: 113 (rank #63)Western Australia: no data for this yearACTNSWNTQLDSATASVICWA
Adam — popularity by state & territory in 2025. Hover a state for details, click to view the full Top 50 for that state.
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Most popular in New South Wales (113 babies) , least popular in Victoria (113).

New South Wales
113 #72
Victoria
113 #63
Australian Capital Territory
Northern Territory
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Western Australia

In 2025: 226 babies named Adam across 2 of 8 states and territories.

Frequently asked questions

How many babies in Australia have been named Adam?
Between 1961 and 2025, Adam was registered for 40,040 babies in the available state datasets.
Is Adam a popular name in Australia?
In 2025, Adam ranked #84 among boys' names in Australia, with 226 registrations.