Adeline Girl

Popularity: #58 · Trend: ↗ Rising

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

Origin: French; Germanic

Meaning: Noble; nobility

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Adeline has its roots in the Germanic name "Adalheidis," which is composed of the elements "adal," meaning "noble," and "heid," meaning "kind" or "sort." This name evolved into various forms through the centuries, notably becoming "Adele" in Old French. The transition into English occurred during the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, when many Norman names were introduced into the English language.

The name Adeline itself emerged in the 12th century as a diminutive form of Adele, gaining popularity in medieval England. Historically, the name Adeline has been borne by various notable figures, including saints and members of the nobility.

One significant figure is Saint Adeline, a 9th-century abbess in France, who contributed to the spread of Christianity in her region. The name also appears in literary works, such as in the 19th century with the character Adeline in the novel "The Mysteries of Udolpho" by Ann Radcliffe, which helped to cement its place in cultural history.

Additionally, the name was used in the context of the French Revolution, where it was associated with ideals of nobility and virtue. Culturally, Adeline carries connotations of nobility and grace, reflecting its etymological roots.

The name has been embraced in various forms across different cultures, often linked to themes of kindness and nobility. The diminutive "Addie" has also been used historically, providing a more informal yet affectionate version of the name.

Overall, Adeline's enduring resonance can be attributed to its noble origins and the rich tapestry of historical figures and cultural references that have shaped its identity over the centuries.

Famous people named Adeline

In this section, you will find notable people named Adeline. 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 Adeline who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Adeline who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Adeline Virginia Woolf is an author best known for Mrs. Dalloway, To the Lighthouse, and A Room of One's Own.

Adeline Yen Mah is an author best known for Chinese Cinderella, Falling Leaves, and Watching the Tree.

Fictional characters named Adeline

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Adeline is a fictional character from the novel The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett. She is a minor character who serves as a friend to Mary Lennox, helping her navigate the challenges of her new life in England.

Sibling suggestions

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

AvelineAmelineEmmelineCelineJulietteGabrielle

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Adeline. 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.

AdelinaAdeleAlinaMadelineCarolineEvelynSeleneCecily

U.S. Historical Usage

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

Adeline has ranked as high as #166 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in California, New York, Illinois, Texas, and Minnesota.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Adeline 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 Adeline 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 Adeline.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 3,864 0 3,864
2024 3,737 0 3,737
2023 3,091 0 3,091
2022 2,825 0 2,825
2021 2,770 0 2,770
2020 2,719 0 2,719
2019 3,078 0 3,078
2018 3,491 0 3,491
2017 3,937 0 3,937
2016 4,126 6 4,120
2015 2,413 0 2,413
2014 1,531 0 1,531
2013 1,382 5 1,377
2012 1,343 0 1,343
2011 1,103 0 1,103
2010 990 0 990
2009 922 0 922
2008 910 0 910
2007 840 0 840
2006 676 0 676
2005 521 0 521
2004 480 0 480
2003 403 0 403
2002 364 0 364
2001 321 0 321
2000 282 0 282
1999 228 0 228
1998 181 0 181
1997 162 0 162
1996 127 0 127
1995 107 0 107
1994 99 0 99
1993 76 0 76
1992 71 0 71
1991 74 0 74
1990 55 0 55
1989 72 0 72
1988 57 0 57
1987 53 0 53
1986 47 0 47
1985 52 0 52
1984 38 0 38
1983 40 0 40
1982 38 0 38
1981 53 0 53
1980 43 0 43
1979 33 0 33
1978 40 0 40
1977 32 0 32
1976 23 0 23
1975 44 0 44
1974 41 0 41
1973 33 0 33
1972 29 0 29
1971 32 0 32
1970 41 0 41
1969 35 0 35
1968 36 0 36
1967 40 0 40
1966 52 0 52
1965 45 0 45
1964 59 0 59
1963 65 0 65
1962 66 0 66
1961 61 0 61
1960 73 0 73
1959 68 0 68
1958 84 0 84
1957 66 0 66
1956 92 0 92
1955 78 0 78
1954 92 0 92
1953 92 0 92
1952 117 0 117
1951 104 0 104
1950 112 0 112
1949 128 0 128
1948 134 0 134
1947 150 0 150
1946 163 0 163
1945 136 0 136
1944 171 0 171
1943 174 0 174
1942 172 0 172
1941 189 0 189
1940 202 0 202
1939 214 0 214
1938 238 0 238
1937 245 0 245
1936 264 0 264
1935 283 0 283
1934 326 0 326
1933 371 0 371
1932 464 0 464
1931 490 0 490
1930 555 0 555
1929 614 0 614
1928 726 5 721
1927 806 0 806
1926 944 0 944
1925 1,022 0 1,022
1924 1,142 0 1,142
1923 1,077 0 1,077
1922 1,090 5 1,085
1921 1,251 5 1,246
1920 1,260 0 1,260
1919 1,261 0 1,261
1918 1,301 0 1,301
1917 1,234 0 1,234
1916 1,168 0 1,168
1915 1,097 0 1,097
1914 878 0 878
1913 668 0 668
1912 570 0 570
1911 413 0 413
1910 395 0 395
1909 345 0 345
1908 346 0 346
1907 315 0 315
1906 264 0 264
1905 236 0 236
1904 259 0 259
1903 212 0 212
1902 240 0 240
1901 192 0 192
1900 237 0 237
1899 200 0 200
1898 213 0 213
1897 172 0 172
1896 187 0 187
1895 180 0 180
1894 174 0 174
1893 141 0 141
1892 148 0 148
1891 132 0 132
1890 150 0 150
1889 154 0 154
1888 128 0 128
1887 103 0 103
1886 85 0 85
1885 86 0 86
1884 112 0 112
1883 82 0 82
1882 70 0 70
1881 58 0 58
1880 54 0 54

Top States for Adeline (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 416
11%
TX 401
11%
FL 184
5%
NC 134
4%
PA 133
4%
IL 133
4%
OH 130
3%
GA 128
3%
MI 113
3%
WA 108
3%
NY 108
3%
TN 107
3%
CO 105
3%
VA 93
3%
WI 84
2%
MA 82
2%
AZ 81
2%
AL 76
2%
MN 71
2%
IN 71
2%
MO 70
2%
MD 67
2%
NJ 66
2%
OK 60
2%
LA 59
2%
SC 54
1%
KY 47
1%
UT 46
1%
OR 43
1%
IA 43
1%
AR 40
1%
NE 40
1%
KS 39
1%
ID 32
1%
CT 29
1%
WV 26
1%
MS 25
1%
NV 24
1%
ME 22
1%
NH 17
0%
NM 16
0%
MT 15
0%
RI 14
0%
SD 14
0%
ND 13
0%
VT 12
0%
DE 9
0%
AK 8
0%
HI 7
0%