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Adair

Gender
Male
Meaning
From The Ford By The Oak Trees
Origin
Celtic

Adair Popularity Snapshot

Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,730 baby boys have been named Adair. The name peaked in 2007 with 100 US births that year (rank #1562). In 2024, ranked #2363 nationally — 801 places below its 2007 peak.

Top States for Adair

Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Adair births are: California (312), Texas (175), North Carolina (20).

Other Celtic-Origin Names Like Adair

If you like Adair's Celtic origin, consider these related names: Adsaluta, Aengus, Ahearn, Aife, Ailidh. Browse all Celtic names →

5-Letter Names Starting with A

Names with Adair's exact length and starting letter: Aahan, Aaric, Aaron, Abasi, Abban.

Quick Facts About Adair

569
Celtic baby names in our dictionary
364
Celtic male names
488
5-letter A-names in our dictionary
1,087
A-male names total
Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year

Variant Forms

NameMeaningGenderOrigin
Adare From The Ford Of The Oak Tree Male Irish

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