Adnan is a distinctive choice, ranked #602 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Adnan in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#602
About the Name Adnan
Adnan is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 342 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #337 in 2002 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Adnan is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Adnan
Unlikely. With around 63 UK babies named Adnan per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Adnan in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Adnan is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 342 places over the last five years to #602 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Adnan is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Notable people named Adnan include: Adnan Sami — Adnan Sami Khan is an Indian singer, musician, composer, actor and pianist.; Adnan Al Talyani — Adnan Khamis Mohammed Obaid Al-Talyani Al-Suwaidi (Arabic: عَدْنَان خَمِيس مُحَمَّد عُبَيْد الطَّلْيَانِيّ السُّوَيْدِيّ; born 30 October 1964) is a retired...; Adnan Ahmadzada — Adnan Azer oglu Ahmadzada is a Azerbaijani businessman..
Adnan does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Adnans in the wild.
63
UK babies named Adnan (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 342 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Adnan
Likely around 1 other Adnan in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Adnan
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Adnan Sami Khan is an Indian singer, musician, composer, actor and pianist. He performs Indian and Western music in many languages, such as Hindi, Urdu, English, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam.
Adnan Khamis Mohammed Obaid Al-Talyani Al-Suwaidi (Arabic: عَدْنَان خَمِيس مُحَمَّد عُبَيْد الطَّلْيَانِيّ السُّوَيْدِيّ; born 30 October 1964) is a retired footballer from the United Arab Emirates who played as a forward for the country's Pro Football League, Al-Shaab CSC, and the national team. He is considered one of the best football players and goal scorers in the history of the UAE League and the national team.
Adnan Azer oglu Ahmadzada is a Azerbaijani businessman. He is a former deputy vice president of the State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) on investments and marketing.
Adnan Ahmedic is a classical guitarist born in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Ahmedic gave recitals throughout Europe and Asia and also appeared as soloist with several chamber and symphonic orchestras.
Ali Adnan Ertekin Menderes was a Turkish politician who served as Prime Minister of Turkey between 1950 and 1960. He was one of the founders of the Democrat Party (DP) in 1946, the fourth legal opposition party of Turkey.
Adnan Dirjal is an Iraqi former professional footballer, as well as a former national team coach, and former Minister of Youth and Sports. He was one of Iraq's most prominent national team captains, who played as a defender.
Colonel General Adnan Khayr Allah was an Iraqi military officer and Saddam Hussein's brother in-law and cousin. He held several titles and was a member of the Iraqi Revolutionary Command Council.
Abu Toha Muhammad Adnan is a conservative Bangladeshi Islamic speaker, researcher, and YouTube personality. He gained recognition, especially among the youth, for his lectures on the Tafsir, hadiths, and contemporary social issues.