Addaline
A feminine name of English origin, meaning "noble and serene".
Name Census estimates that about 264 living Americans carry the first name Addaline. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Addaline today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Addaline births was 2016 (41 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Addaline. 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
264
~ 1 in 1,298,312 Americans
Peak year
2016
41 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,602
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Addaline: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Addaline 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 162 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Addaline remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Addaline 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 Addaline during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Addalines live
Origin
Meaning and history of Addaline
The name Addaline is an English variant of the Germanic name Adeline, which has its origins in the Late Antiquity period. It is derived from the Germanic root "athal," meaning "noble," and the name element "lind," meaning "serpent" or "snake." The combination of these elements suggests a connotation of noble and courageous qualities akin to a serpent's strength and resilience.
The earliest recorded use of the name Addaline dates back to the 9th century, appearing in Anglo-Saxon records from Britain. During the Middle Ages, the name gained popularity among the nobility and upper classes, particularly in England and France. It is believed that the name was introduced to these regions by Germanic tribes migrating from continental Europe.
One of the earliest notable bearers of the name was Addaline of Burgundy, a French noblewoman who lived in the 11th century. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her role in the construction of several churches and monasteries in the region.
In the 13th century, Addaline de Montfort, a member of the influential Montfort family in England, played a significant role in the Barons' War against King Henry III. Her unwavering support for her husband, Simon de Montfort, earned her a place in English history.
During the Renaissance period, the name Addaline gained further recognition with the birth of Addaline Patti, an Italian-born American operatic soprano who lived from 1843 to 1919. She was widely regarded as one of the greatest sopranos of her time and was celebrated for her vocal range and virtuosity.
Another notable figure was Addaline Getty, an American philanthropist and book editor who lived from 1923 to 2008. She was a member of the wealthy Getty family and played a crucial role in preserving and promoting literary works through her involvement with various publishing houses.
In the realm of literature, Addaline Yen Mah, a Chinese-American author born in 1937, is known for her autobiographical works that shed light on her experiences growing up in a wealthy yet dysfunctional family in China during the 20th century.
While the name Addaline has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has maintained a certain charm and allure, evoking a sense of nobility and resilience rooted in its Germanic origins.
People
Addaline + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Addaline as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Addaline: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Addaline?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 264 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Addaline 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 1,298,312 US residents.
Is Addaline a common name?
We classify Addaline 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, 266 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Addaline most popular?
The single biggest year for Addaline was 2016, when 41 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Addaline is about 9 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 Addaline in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Addaline a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Addaline 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 Addaline still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Addaline 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 Addaline 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 many people have the name Addaline?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.