girl name
Adelaide
Gender
Girl
Popularity
#289 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Adelaide in the US, 1880–2025
Adelaide first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2016, when 1,240 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,062.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Frequently asked questions
Is Adelaide a boy or a girl name?
Adelaide is most commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Adelaide?
In 2025, Adelaide ranked #289 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Adelaide most popular?
Adelaide was most popular in 2016, when about 1,240 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.