Adaline Girl

Popularity: #200 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AD-uh-lin //ˈæd.ə.laɪn//

Origin: English; French

Meaning: Noble; noble one

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Adaline is derived from the Germanic root "adal," meaning "noble." This etymological lineage can be traced back to the Old High German form "adal," which evolved into various forms in different languages. The name made its way into English through the Old French variant "Adeline," which was a diminutive form of names like "Adele" and "Adelina." The transition into English occurred during the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, when many Norman names entered the English lexicon, enriching the language with a variety of noble and aristocratic connotations.

Historically, the name Adaline has been associated with several notable figures and cultural milestones. One significant reference is the medieval saint Adeline, who is celebrated in various Christian traditions.

The name also appears in literature and historical texts, particularly during the 19th century, when it gained traction in English-speaking countries. The use of Adaline in literature, such as in the works of authors who sought to evoke a sense of nobility and grace, contributed to its enduring presence in the cultural landscape.

Culturally, the name Adaline resonates with themes of nobility and virtue, often symbolizing grace and refinement. Its association with nobility has allowed it to maintain a certain timelessness, appealing to those who value historical depth in names.

The diminutive form "Addie" has also been used, reflecting a more familiar and affectionate tone while still retaining the noble roots of the original name. Overall, Adaline's journey through linguistic and cultural history showcases its significance as a name that embodies both elegance and strength.

Famous people named Adaline

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Adaline is a fictional character best known for the film The Age of Adaline.

Fictional characters named Adaline

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Adaline Bowman is a fictional character from the film The Age of Adaline. She is a woman who stops aging after a freak accident and navigates life through the decades while keeping her secret.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Adaline, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

AvelineMadelineCarolineEmmelineGabrielleJuliet

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Adaline. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

AdelineAmelineAvelineCecilyEvelynLillianMarilynRosalineSeraphineVivienne

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Adaline was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Adaline has ranked as high as #393 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.

In the past 5 years the name Adaline has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Adaline is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Adaline was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Adaline.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 1,446 1,446
2024 1,567 1,567
2023 1,587 1,587
2022 1,246 1,246
2021 1,103 1,103
2020 1,112 1,112
2019 1,165 1,165
2018 1,369 1,369
2017 1,678 1,678
2016 1,882 1,882
2015 904 904
2014 166 166
2013 152 152
2012 139 139
2011 132 132
2010 135 135
2009 105 105
2008 98 98
2007 89 89
2006 72 72
2005 57 57
2004 51 51
2003 32 32
2002 34 34
2001 37 37
2000 38 38
1999 28 28
1998 16 16
1997 16 16
1996 18 18
1995 11 11
1994 14 14
1993 11 11
1992 10 10
1991 9 9
1990 7 7
1989 7 7
1988 10 10
1987 7 7
1986 8 8
1985 6 6
1984 8 8
1982 5 5
1981 7 7
1979 6 6
1975 8 8
1973 5 5
1971 5 5
1969 6 6
1968 5 5
1967 9 9
1966 8 8
1965 8 8
1964 14 14
1963 9 9
1962 9 9
1961 8 8
1960 10 10
1959 11 11
1958 5 5
1957 10 10
1956 13 13
1955 9 9
1953 15 15
1952 5 5
1951 9 9
1950 6 6
1949 15 15
1948 8 8
1947 5 5
1946 10 10
1945 8 8
1944 8 8
1943 13 13
1942 11 11
1941 10 10
1940 13 13
1939 9 9
1938 6 6
1937 14 14
1936 26 26
1935 17 17
1934 20 20
1933 18 18
1932 25 25
1931 24 24
1930 21 21
1929 31 31
1928 34 34
1927 36 36
1926 45 45
1925 54 54
1924 67 67
1923 59 59
1922 74 74
1921 67 67
1920 71 71
1919 66 66
1918 85 85
1917 66 66
1916 63 63
1915 73 73
1914 67 67
1913 36 36
1912 32 32
1911 25 25
1910 25 25
1909 26 26
1908 22 22
1907 32 32
1906 23 23
1905 26 26
1904 26 26
1903 15 15
1902 21 21
1901 25 25
1900 18 18
1899 21 21
1898 26 26
1897 19 19
1896 23 23
1895 17 17
1894 18 18
1893 30 30
1892 21 21
1891 15 15
1890 18 18
1889 16 16
1888 16 16
1887 22 22
1886 19 19
1885 19 19
1884 20 20
1883 11 11
1882 16 16
1881 18 18
1880 23 23

Top States for Adaline (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 187
12%
TX 165
11%
FL 86
6%
OH 64
4%
GA 61
4%
MI 51
3%
PA 50
3%
TN 48
3%
NC 48
3%
NY 44
3%
VA 43
3%
MO 37
2%
AL 37
2%
WI 36
2%
OK 36
2%
IL 35
2%
WA 32
2%
IN 32
2%
KY 32
2%
LA 31
2%
MN 29
2%
AZ 28
2%
CO 27
2%
KS 25
2%
OR 25
2%
MS 24
2%
AR 24
2%
SC 22
1%
UT 22
1%
NJ 17
1%
MA 16
1%
NV 15
1%
IA 15
1%
MD 13
1%
NE 13
1%
CT 11
1%
MT 10
1%
ID 10
1%
WV 9
1%
SD 7
0%
ND 7
0%
HI 6
0%
ME 6
0%
NH 5
0%
RI 5
0%
NM 5
0%