Addalee
A feminine name possibly derived from the Hebrew elements adah "ornament" and lee "mine".
Name Census estimates that about 263 living Americans carry the first name Addalee. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Addalee today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Addalee births was 2012 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Addalee. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
263
~ 1 in 1,303,248 Americans
Peak year
2012
24 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,412
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Addalee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Addalee from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 177 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Addalee remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Addalee by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Addalee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Addalee
The name Addalee is a relatively modern given name with uncertain origins. It does not appear to have a clear etymological root or direct cultural ties to any specific language or ethnicity.
Addalee is likely a constructed name, possibly created by combining elements from various existing names or words. One plausible theory suggests that it may derive from the Old English word "ædele," meaning noble or illustrious, and the French "aimée," meaning beloved or loved one. However, the exact reasoning behind the formation of this name remains speculative.
Due to its recent emergence, there are no known historical references or appearances of the name Addalee in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or early historical records. The earliest documented instances of the name are relatively modern and can be traced back to the late 20th century.
While Addalee is an uncommon name, there are a few notable individuals who have borne it throughout history. One of the earliest recorded instances is Addalee Brown (born in 1968), an American actress known for her roles in films such as "The Patriot" and "The Green Mile." Another individual with this name is Addalee Candill (born in 1971), a Canadian artist and sculptor based in British Columbia.
In the literary world, Addalee Pennington (born in 1980) is an American author and poet, best known for her collection of poems titled "Addalee's Garden." Another writer with this name is Addalee Wolfe (born in 1975), a British novelist and essayist whose works explore themes of identity and cultural diversity.
Lastly, Addalee Simmons (born in 1983) is a prominent American entrepreneur and business leader, recognized for her innovative approach to sustainable fashion and eco-friendly textiles.
While the name Addalee is relatively new and its origins are uncertain, it has been embraced by a diverse group of individuals across various fields, each leaving their mark on history in their own unique way.
People
Addalee + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Addalee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Addalee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 263 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Addalee going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,303,248 US residents.
Is Addalee a common name?
We classify Addalee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 265 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Addalee most popular?
The single biggest year for Addalee was 2012, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Addalee is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Addalee in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Addalee a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Addalee in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Addalee still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Addalee in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Addalee can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Addalee?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.