Adel
4 countries#284 in France, 2022Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Adel was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
9,116 births recorded 1962–2022 · currently #284 · peaked in 1998 with 365 births
Most common in: Paris, Rhône, Seine-Saint-Denis, Bouches-du-Rhône, Nord
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
3,002 births recorded 1888–2025 · currently #4707 · peaked in 2006 with 65 births
Most common in: New York, California, Georgia, Florida, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
354 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2006 with 20 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
351 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #2301 · peaked in 2006 with 20 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
3 births recorded 2010–2010 · peaked in 2010 with 3 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Adel’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #244 | — |
| 2004 | #258 | ↓14 |
| 2005 | #270 | ↓12 |
| 2006 | #255 | ↑15 |
| 2007 | #270 | ↓15 |
| 2008 | #273 | ↓3 |
| 2009 | #290 | ↓17 |
| 2010 | #311 | ↓21 |
| 2011 | #312 | ↓1 |
| 2012 | #260 | ↑52 |
| 2013 | #241 | ↑19 |
| 2014 | #257 | ↓16 |
| 2015 | #237 | ↑20 |
| 2016 | #273 | ↓36 |
| 2017 | #283 | ↓10 |
| 2018 | #296 | ↓13 |
| 2019 | #293 | ↑3 |
| 2020 | #308 | ↓15 |
| 2021 | #257 | ↑51 |
| 2022 | #284 | ↓27 |
Frequently asked questions about Adel
Is Adel a popular name?
Yes — Adel currently ranks #284 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Adel more common for boys or girls?
Adel is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Adel most popular?
Adel peaked in 1998 in France, with 365 recorded births that year.
Is Adel rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Adel’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1211 in 1962 to #284 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Adel?
At least 12,472 babies have been recorded with the name Adel across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Adel popular in more than one country?
Yes — Adel appears in official birth records in 4 countries: France, United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Adel?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Adel include Akim.
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