Adonis
How to say it: uh-DON-iss · /əˈdɑnɪs/
From Greek, ultimately derived from Phoenician 'adon' meaning 'lord'; Adonis was a beautiful youth in Greek mythology.
Adonis was the 259th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,462 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 4.0-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #206 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #259 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,462 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,267 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×4.0 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #206 |
| In France, 2025 | #300 among boys’ names, 175 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Momentum keeps building for Adonis toward a 2020s peak. Currently at its height, it is expected to climb further.
What goes with it
Strong and striking with crisp attack and breathy finish, it carries mythic energy. Apollo and Orion echo that spirit.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Adonis is about 1 in 95.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Greek, Portuguese, Spanish.
In France: #300 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #448. Ireland: #468.
Famous people named Adonis
- Adonis Stevenson (born 1977)Canadian boxer
- Adonis Frías (born 1998)Argentine footballer
- Adonis Jordan (born 1970)American basketball player
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