Adele
Adele first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1918, when 1,030 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 362.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Adele popular?
Steady Adele has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 1918.
| 2020s | 2,077 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4,021 | |
| 2000s | 1,281 | |
| 1990s | 870 | |
| 1980s | 846 | |
| 1970s | 1,006 | |
| 1960s | 1,892 | |
| 1950s | 3,863 | |
| 1940s | 3,763 | |
| 1930s | 4,076 | |
| 1920s | 7,660 | |
| 1910s | 6,880 | |
| 1900s | 1,881 | |
| 1890s | 1,498 | |
| 1880s | 748 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Adele mean?
Adèle comes from the Germanic adal, “noble.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Adele mean?
Adele means Noble. Adèle comes from the Germanic adal, “noble.”
What is the origin of the name Adele?
Adele is of French origin.
How do you pronounce Adele?
Adele is pronounced “ah-DEL.”
Is Adele a boy or a girl name?
Adele is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Adele a popular name right now?
Adele has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 1918.
How popular is the name Adele?
In 2025, Adele ranked #751 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Adele most popular?
Adele was most popular in 1918, when about 1,030 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Adele?
Names similar to Adele include Nadine, Colette, Amelie, Belle, Delphine.
What names go well with Adele?
French names that pair well with Adele include Amy, Paul, Charlotte, Louise, Roy.