Adnan

Adnan is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 117 boys in the United States.

Adnan at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Adnan

Adnan belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Adnan first appears in Social Security records in 1970. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1441 in 2001, and in 2024 117 babies received the name — 2,882 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Adnan in US records

First recorded (US)
1970
Best US rank
#1441 in 2001
Peak year
2023
Babies named Adnan in 2024
117
Total since 1880
2,882

Adnan in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#337 in 2002
Babies named Adnan in 2025
66
Total since 1996
1,627

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Adnan mean?

The meaning of Adnan is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Adnan a boy or girl name?

Adnan is a boy name. In 2024, 117 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Adnan?

Adnan comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Adnan?

Adnan first appears in US records in 1970. Its best-ever ranking was #1441 in 2001, and 117 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].