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Derived from the Hebrew name Adlay, it is most likely a contraction of Adaliah. In the Old Testament, Adlai was the father of Shaphat, who oversaw King David's herds. It gained modern recognition in the United States primarily through the prominent Stevenson political dynasty.
Less common today
Adlai isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,542 in 2012.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
31st Governor of Illinois and two-time Democratic presidential nominee
23rd Vice President of the United States
U.S. Senator from Illinois
