Adler
How to say it: AD-ler · /ˈædlər/
German surname and given name meaning 'eagle'. Evokes sharpness and nobility; increasingly used as a given name in the US.
Adler was the 805th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 275 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 76% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #712 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #805 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 275 |
| Share of births | 1 in 12,055 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +76% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #712 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
A recent arrival to regular use, Adler reached its height in the 2020s. Still at that peak, it seems poised to rise further.
What goes with it
Sharp and strong, Adler blends crisp attack with soft rolling sounds. Archer and Griffin complement it well.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Adler is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, German.
Famous people named Adler
- Adler Capelli (born 1973)Italian cyclist
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