Adelaide Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationADD-uh-layde / ˈæd.ə.leɪdGerman; Old High German; French
Meaning
Noble kind; noble; of noble birth
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Adelaide has roots in the Old High German name Adalheidis, which combines elements meaning 'noble' and 'kind'. It became popular in the 19th century, particularly in England, due to Queen Adelaide, the wife of King William IV. The name has been used in various royal families across Europe. It is also associated with the city of Adelaide in Australia, named after the queen.
Trend Summary
Adelaide has seen a resurgence in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Adelheid
- Adela
- Addie
International Variants
- Adélaïde (French)
- Adelheid (German)
- Adelina (Italian)
Famous people named Adelaide
Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen was a queen consort of the United Kingdom and the wife of King William IV.
Adelaide Hall was an American-born singer and actress known for her contributions to jazz music.
Adelaide Kane is an Australian actress known for her roles in television series such as 'Reign' and 'Teen Wolf'.
Adelaide Stevenson was an American politician and the wife of Adlai Stevenson II, a notable Democratic politician.
Fictional characters named Adelaide
Adelaide is a character in the animated film 'The Aristocats', known for her role as a wealthy cat owner.
Adelaide is a character in the video game series 'The Legend of Zelda', appearing in 'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild' as a minor character.
Sibling Suggestions
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)
Top States for Adelaide (2024)
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
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 65 |
1881 | 62 |
1882 | 74 |
1883 | 85 |
1884 | 98 |
1885 | 94 |
1886 | 94 |
1887 | 104 |
1888 | 98 |
1889 | 105 |
1890 | 102 |
1891 | 119 |
1892 | 112 |
1893 | 144 |
1894 | 136 |
1895 | 142 |
1896 | 130 |
1897 | 142 |
1898 | 148 |
1899 | 144 |
1900 | 183 |
1901 | 147 |
1902 | 151 |
1903 | 144 |
1904 | 123 |
1905 | 130 |
1906 | 154 |
1907 | 150 |
1908 | 167 |
1909 | 198 |
1910 | 206 |
1911 | 223 |
1912 | 299 |
1913 | 321 |
1914 | 396 |
1915 | 502 |
1916 | 449 |
1917 | 537 |
1918 | 486 |
1919 | 489 |
1920 | 471 |
1921 | 437 |
1922 | 414 |
1923 | 368 |
1924 | 330 |
1925 | 308 |
1926 | 275 |
1927 | 281 |
1928 | 240 |
1929 | 220 |
1930 | 209 |
1931 | 148 |
1932 | 130 |
1933 | 118 |
1934 | 139 |
1935 | 102 |
1936 | 128 |
1937 | 110 |
1938 | 117 |
1939 | 97 |
1940 | 110 |
1941 | 111 |
1942 | 95 |
1943 | 113 |
1944 | 75 |
1945 | 67 |
1946 | 66 |
1947 | 80 |
1948 | 84 |
1949 | 65 |
1950 | 64 |
1951 | 58 |
1952 | 57 |
1953 | 53 |
1954 | 55 |
1955 | 44 |
1956 | 49 |
1957 | 46 |
1958 | 33 |
1959 | 39 |
1960 | 36 |
1961 | 28 |
1962 | 32 |
1963 | 26 |
1964 | 24 |
1965 | 18 |
1966 | 20 |
1967 | 26 |
1968 | 17 |
1969 | 16 |
1970 | 14 |
1971 | 13 |
1972 | 13 |
1973 | 9 |
1974 | 16 |
1975 | 17 |
1976 | 14 |
1977 | 23 |
1978 | 23 |
1979 | 26 |
1980 | 19 |
1981 | 18 |
1982 | 25 |
1983 | 34 |
1984 | 27 |
1985 | 30 |
1986 | 31 |
1987 | 34 |
1988 | 39 |
1989 | 29 |
1990 | 41 |
1991 | 48 |
1992 | 49 |
1993 | 55 |
1994 | 76 |
1995 | 62 |
1996 | 81 |
1997 | 91 |
1998 | 106 |
1999 | 115 |
2000 | 134 |
2001 | 167 |
2002 | 174 |
2003 | 167 |
2004 | 211 |
2005 | 278 |
2006 | 285 |
2007 | 410 |
2008 | 558 |
2009 | 535 |
2010 | 711 |
2011 | 775 |
2012 | 919 |
2013 | 1,020 |
2014 | 1,050 |
2015 | 1,163 |
2016 | 1,240 |
2017 | 1,163 |
2018 | 1,118 |
2019 | 1,065 |
2020 | 1,139 |
2021 | 1,190 |
2022 | 1,122 |
2023 | 1,106 |
2024 | 1,158 |