Adelaine
A feminine given name of French origin meaning "noble type".
Name Census estimates that about 572 living Americans carry the first name Adelaine. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Adelaine today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Adelaine births was 2020 (40 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Adelaine. 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
572
~ 1 in 599,221 Americans
Peak year
2020
40 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,746
Tracked since 1916
Popularity
Adelaine: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Adelaine from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 266 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Adelaine remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Adelaine 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 Adelaine during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Adelaines live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, Texas, Florida recorded the most babies named Adelaine, while Florida, Texas, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 23 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Adelaine
The name Adelaine has its origins in the Germanic languages, derived from the roots "adal" meaning "noble" and "lind" meaning "gentle" or "serpent". It is a variant spelling of the name Adeline, which was popular during the Middle Ages.
The earliest recorded use of the name Adelaine dates back to the 9th century, when it was borne by a Frankish noblewoman named Adelaine of Tours. She was a prominent figure in the court of Charlemagne and played a significant role in the spread of Christianity in what is now modern-day France.
In the 11th century, another notable figure named Adelaine was Adelaine of Leuven, a countess of Brabant in the Low Countries. She was known for her piety and charitable works, and several churches and monasteries were founded under her patronage.
During the Renaissance period, the name Adelaine gained popularity among the aristocracy in various parts of Europe. One notable bearer of the name was Adelaine of Savoy, who lived in the 16th century and was the daughter of the Duke of Savoy. She was renowned for her beauty and intelligence, and her hand in marriage was sought after by many suitors.
In the 17th century, the name Adelaine was borne by Adelaine de La Tour d'Auvergne, a French noblewoman and author. She wrote several books on philosophy and theology, and her works were widely read and admired during her lifetime.
Another famous Adelaine was Adelaine Montalvan, a Spanish painter who lived in the 18th century. She was one of the few female artists of her time to gain recognition and critical acclaim, and her works are still celebrated today for their technical mastery and emotional depth.
While the name Adelaine has its roots in European history, it has been used across various cultures and languages over the centuries. Its meaning of "noble" and "gentle" has made it a popular choice for parents seeking a name that evokes strength and grace.
People
Adelaine + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Adelaine as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Adelaine: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Adelaine?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 572 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Adelaine 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 599,221 US residents.
Is Adelaine a common name?
We classify Adelaine as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 625 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Adelaine most popular?
The single biggest year for Adelaine was 2020, when 40 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Adelaine is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Adelaine a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Adelaine 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.
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.