Adam Durham

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Adam Durham — earth, man
389K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Adam Durham is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Adam is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. Adam is a common masculine given name in the English language, of Hebrew origin. The name derives from Adam (Hebrew: אָדָם), the first human according to the Hebrew Bible. When used as noun, אָדָם means "man" or "humanity". Its Biblical and Quranic uses have ensured that it is a common name in countries which draw on these traditions, and it is particularly common in Christian and Muslim majority countries. In most languages, its spelling is the same, although the pronunciation varies. Adán and Adão are the Spanish and Portuguese forms, respectively. The surname Durham: Adrian Durham, English football journalist and broadcaster Bartlett S. Durham (1824–1859), American physician and the namesake of Durham, North Carolina Caden Durham (born 2006), American football player Carl T. Durham (1892–1974) was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from North Carolina Chuck Durham (1918-2008), Philanthropist and civil engineer David Anthony Durham (born 1969), American novelist Darius Durham (born 1961), American football player Edward B. Durham (c. 1870 – c. Adam is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 389K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Adam reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Adam

Meaning: earth, man

Hebrew

Adam is a common masculine given name in the English language, of Hebrew origin. The name derives from Adam (Hebrew: אָדָם), the first human according to the Hebrew Bible. When used as noun, אָדָם means "man" or "humanity". Its Biblical and Quranic uses have ensured that it is a common name in countries which draw on these traditions, and it is particularly common in Christian and Muslim majority countries. In most languages, its spelling is the same, although the pronunciation varies. Adán and Adão are the Spanish and Portuguese forms, respectively.

Surname: Durham

English

Adrian Durham, English football journalist and broadcaster Bartlett S. Durham (1824–1859), American physician and the namesake of Durham, North Carolina Caden Durham (born 2006), American football player Carl T. Durham (1892–1974) was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from North Carolina Chuck Durham (1918-2008), Philanthropist and civil engineer David Anthony Durham (born 1969), American novelist Darius Durham (born 1961), American football player Edward B. Durham (c. 1870 – c.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Adam is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Adam by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Adam Durham

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Adam Durham:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Adam?
The first name Adam originates from Hebrew. Adam is a common masculine given name in the English language, of Hebrew origin. The name derives from Adam (Hebrew: אָדָם), the first human according to the Hebrew Bible. When used as noun, אָדָם means "man" or "humanity". Its Biblical and Quranic uses have ensured that it is a common name in countries which draw on these traditions, and it is particularly common in Christian and Muslim majority countries. In most languages, its spelling is the same, although the pronunciation varies. Adán and Adão are the Spanish and Portuguese forms, respectively.
When was Adam most popular?
The name Adam reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Durham?
The surname Durham originates from English. Adrian Durham, English football journalist and broadcaster Bartlett S. Durham (1824–1859), American physician and the namesake of Durham, North Carolina Caden Durham (born 2006), American football player Carl T. Durham (1892–1974) was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from North Carolina Chuck Durham (1918-2008), Philanthropist and civil engineer David Anthony Durham (born 1969), American novelist Darius Durham (born 1961), American football player Edward B. Durham (c. 1870 – c.
What are the origins of the name Adam Durham?
The name Adam Durham combines two different traditions: the first name Adam has Hebrew roots, while the surname Durham originates from English.
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