Adeline
Adeline first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2016, when 4,120 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 3,864.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Adeline popular?
Rising Adeline has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 19,006 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 23,383 | |
| 2000s | 5,719 | |
| 1990s | 1,180 | |
| 1980s | 493 | |
| 1970s | 348 | |
| 1960s | 532 | |
| 1950s | 905 | |
| 1940s | 1,619 | |
| 1930s | 3,450 | |
| 1920s | 9,917 | |
| 1910s | 8,985 | |
| 1900s | 2,646 | |
| 1890s | 1,697 | |
| 1880s | 932 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Adeline mean?
A French elaboration of Germanic adal, “noble.”
Nicknames for Adeline
- Addie
- Della
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Adeline mean?
Adeline means Noble. A French elaboration of Germanic adal, “noble.”
What is the origin of the name Adeline?
Adeline is of Germanic origin.
How do you pronounce Adeline?
Adeline is pronounced “AD-uh-line.”
Is Adeline a boy or a girl name?
Adeline is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Adeline a popular name right now?
Adeline has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Adeline?
In 2025, Adeline ranked #59 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Adeline most popular?
Adeline was most popular in 2016, when about 4,120 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Adeline?
Common nicknames for Adeline include Addie, Della.
What names are similar to Adeline?
Names similar to Adeline include Adelaide, Alice, Ada, Eloise.
What names go well with Adeline?
Germanic names that pair well with Adeline include Robert, William, Charles, Emma, Amelia.