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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ADD-uh-layde /ˈæd.ə.leɪd/
Origin: German; Old High German; French
Meaning: Noble kind; noble; of noble birth
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Adelaide has its roots in the Germanic elements "adal," meaning "noble," and "heid," meaning "kind" or "type." This etymology traces back to the Old High German form "Adalheidis," which evolved into the Old French "Adele" before being adopted into English. The name entered the English language through the influence of the Normans in the 11th century, becoming more widely recognized after the introduction of the name by the Germanic nobility in England.
Historically, the name is notably associated with Saint Adelaide of Burgundy, who lived in the 10th century and became the queen consort of the Holy Roman Emperor Otto I. Her canonization in the 11th century further solidified the name's significance in Christian contexts.
The name gained additional prominence through various royal figures, including Queen Adelaide, the wife of King William IV of the United Kingdom in the 19th century. The name's presence in historical texts and royal lineage contributed to its enduring legacy.
Culturally, Adelaide has been associated with nobility and grace, reflecting its literal meaning. The name has appeared in various literary works and has been embraced in different cultures, often symbolizing strength and dignity.
The diminutive form "Addie" has also been used historically, providing a familiar and affectionate variant of the name. Overall, Adelaide's rich etymological background and historical significance have contributed to its lasting resonance in various cultural contexts.
Famous people named Adelaide
In this section, you will find notable people named Adelaide. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Adelaide who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Adelaide who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.
Adelaide Kane is an actress best known for Reign, Teen Wolf, and The Purge TV series.
Adelaide Hall was a singer and actress best known for her performances in the Harlem Renaissance and her song 'Creole Love Call'.
Adelaide Stevenson was a writer and poet best known for her contributions to American literature and her work in the 20th century.
Fictional characters named Adelaide
The following list of fictional characters named Adelaide is a work in progress. If you would like to suggest an additional character, please send us the character's name along with a brief, one-sentence description of what they are best known for.
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Adelaide is a fictional character from the musical and film adaptation Guys and Dolls. She is a nightclub performer who is in a long-term relationship with Nathan Detroit, often expressing her desire for marriage.
Sibling suggestions
If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Adelaide, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.
Similar names
Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Adelaide. 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.
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Adelaide was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Adelaide has ranked as high as #515 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, California, Texas, and Ohio.
In the past 5 years the name Adelaide has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Adelaide 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 Adelaide was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Adelaide (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 104 | |
| CA | 62 | |
| NY | 59 | |
| NC | 54 | |
| FL | 48 | |
| PA | 45 | |
| TN | 41 | |
| OH | 40 | |
| GA | 39 | |
| IL | 37 | |
| UT | 36 | |
| CO | 36 | |
| WA | 36 | |
| VA | 34 | |
| MN | 30 |
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 Adelaide.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,158 |
| 2023 | 1,106 |
| 2022 | 1,122 |
| 2021 | 1,190 |
| 2020 | 1,139 |
| 2019 | 1,065 |
| 2018 | 1,118 |
| 2017 | 1,163 |
| 2016 | 1,240 |
| 2015 | 1,163 |
| 2014 | 1,050 |
| 2013 | 1,020 |
| 2012 | 919 |
| 2011 | 775 |
| 2010 | 711 |
| 2009 | 535 |
| 2008 | 558 |
| 2007 | 410 |
| 2006 | 285 |
| 2005 | 278 |
| 2004 | 211 |
| 2003 | 167 |
| 2002 | 174 |
| 2001 | 167 |
| 2000 | 134 |
| 1999 | 115 |
| 1998 | 106 |
| 1997 | 91 |
| 1996 | 81 |
| 1995 | 62 |
| 1994 | 76 |
| 1993 | 55 |
| 1992 | 49 |
| 1991 | 48 |
| 1990 | 41 |
| 1989 | 29 |
| 1988 | 39 |
| 1987 | 34 |
| 1986 | 31 |
| 1985 | 30 |
| 1984 | 27 |
| 1983 | 34 |
| 1982 | 25 |
| 1981 | 18 |
| 1980 | 19 |
| 1979 | 26 |
| 1978 | 23 |
| 1977 | 23 |
| 1976 | 14 |
| 1975 | 17 |
| 1974 | 16 |
| 1973 | 9 |
| 1972 | 13 |
| 1971 | 13 |
| 1970 | 14 |
| 1969 | 16 |
| 1968 | 17 |
| 1967 | 26 |
| 1966 | 20 |
| 1965 | 18 |
| 1964 | 24 |
| 1963 | 26 |
| 1962 | 32 |
| 1961 | 28 |
| 1960 | 36 |
| 1959 | 39 |
| 1958 | 33 |
| 1957 | 46 |
| 1956 | 49 |
| 1955 | 44 |
| 1954 | 55 |
| 1953 | 53 |
| 1952 | 57 |
| 1951 | 58 |
| 1950 | 64 |
| 1949 | 65 |
| 1948 | 84 |
| 1947 | 80 |
| 1946 | 66 |
| 1945 | 67 |
| 1944 | 75 |
| 1943 | 113 |
| 1942 | 95 |
| 1941 | 111 |
| 1940 | 110 |
| 1939 | 97 |
| 1938 | 117 |
| 1937 | 110 |
| 1936 | 128 |
| 1935 | 102 |
| 1934 | 139 |
| 1933 | 118 |
| 1932 | 130 |
| 1931 | 148 |
| 1930 | 209 |
| 1929 | 220 |
| 1928 | 240 |
| 1927 | 281 |
| 1926 | 275 |
| 1925 | 308 |
| 1924 | 330 |
| 1923 | 368 |
| 1922 | 414 |
| 1921 | 437 |
| 1920 | 471 |
| 1919 | 489 |
| 1918 | 486 |
| 1917 | 537 |
| 1916 | 449 |
| 1915 | 502 |
| 1914 | 396 |
| 1913 | 321 |
| 1912 | 299 |
| 1911 | 223 |
| 1910 | 206 |
| 1909 | 198 |
| 1908 | 167 |
| 1907 | 150 |
| 1906 | 154 |
| 1905 | 130 |
| 1904 | 123 |
| 1903 | 144 |
| 1902 | 151 |
| 1901 | 147 |
| 1900 | 183 |
| 1899 | 144 |
| 1898 | 148 |
| 1897 | 142 |
| 1896 | 130 |
| 1895 | 142 |
| 1894 | 136 |
| 1893 | 144 |
| 1892 | 112 |
| 1891 | 119 |
| 1890 | 102 |
| 1889 | 105 |
| 1888 | 98 |
| 1887 | 104 |
| 1886 | 94 |
| 1885 | 94 |
| 1884 | 98 |
| 1883 | 85 |
| 1882 | 74 |
| 1881 | 62 |
| 1880 | 65 |