The nameAdame

Adame is a form of Adam, mostly given in France in the 2000s and 2010s.

Meaning

Like Adam, it is linked to the Hebrew adamah, "earth".

Origin

Hebrew, through Adam.

History

First found in France in the mid 1980s, Adame peaked in the late 2000s, notably in Île-de-France. It is less common today.

Popularity of the name Adame

Adame in France

2916thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2009peak year (150 births)
1,855babies named Adame in France since 1900
075150 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Adame was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 820 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Adame. Its rise began around 1998, and it peaked in 2009. Half of all babies named Adame in France were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 22 births a year on average, against 47 in the five years before.

Variants and related names

Adame in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Adame mean?

Like Adam, it is linked to the Hebrew adamah, "earth".

What is the origin of the name Adame?

Hebrew, through Adam.

Is Adame a girl's or a boy's name?

Adame is a boy's name.

What are the variants of the name Adame?

Variants and related names of Adame include Adam.