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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Admiral — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Admir|Admire
EnglishBoy→ Stable

Admiral

AD-mir-ul · 3 syllables

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Outside top 1000

Last ranked #10895 in 2022

Peak: #10895 in 2022

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #10895 in 2022

Peak: #10895 in 2022

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20172022

Rank #10895 · Falling since 2017

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Admiral scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
EnglishStrongRegal3-syllableOccupationalNauticalMasculineVintageDistinctiveRare
Character
commanding presencestrategic thinkingauthoritative leadershipnaval excellencedecisive courage
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Admirals

determinedambitiousresilientpioneeringcompetitive
STRONG
High confidence

Admiral is an English boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Admiral at a Glance
Meaning:From Arabic 'amir al-bahr' meaning 'commander of the sea,' adopted into English via Norman French to denote a high-ranking naval officer.
Language root:Middle English · Old French
Peak rank:#10895 in 2022
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Admiral Nelson
British Naval Commander
Admiral Peary
Arctic Explorer
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Admiral · Overview
Summary

Admiral is an English boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 11/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong · Regal character
Admiral carries a bold, serious quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
admiral.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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