What does Addison mean?

English: son of Adam; Old English: 'son of the red earth'

Is Addison a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Addison is commonly used as a Unisex name.

How popular is Addison?

It’s currently ranked #68 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

How do you pronounce Addison?

ADD-ih-sun · IPA: //ˈædɪsən//

Addison Unisex

Popularity: #843 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationADD-ih-sun / /ˈædɪsən/

English; Scottish

Meaning

English: son of Adam; Scottish: from the town of Addie

Historical & Cultural Background

Addison originated as a surname in England and Scotland, derived from the given name Adam. It became popular as a first name in the late 20th century. The name has been associated with notable figures in literature and politics, contributing to its appeal. It is often used for both boys and girls, though it is more commonly given to girls in recent years.

Trend Summary

Addison has seen a rise in popularity in the United States, particularly for girls, but remains a recognizable name for boys.

Variants

Addyson
Adison

International Variants

Addison (English)

Famous people named Addison

Addison Rae is a social media influencer and dancer known for her presence on TikTok.

Addison Mitchell McConnell Jr. is an American politician serving as the Senate Minority Leader.

Addison C. Harris was an American politician who served in the New York State Assembly.

Fictional characters named Addison

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Sibling Suggestions

Madison Jackson Emerson Peyton Cameron Taylor

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Addison was first seen in the United States in 1880. Addison has ranked as high as #952 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in California, Texas, North Carolina, New York, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Addison has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Addison (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	11	35%
UT	5	16%
VA	5	16%
AZ	5	16%
NC	5	16%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	19
1881	17
1882	21
1883	20
1884	17
1885	17
1886	16
1887	12
1888	20
1889	11
1890	14
1891	10
1892	12
1893	9
1894	20
1895	19
1896	14
1897	8
1898	18
1899	12
1900	11
1901	9
1902	14
1903	15
1904	9
1905	16
1906	7
1907	11
1908	17
1909	13
1910	12
1911	20
1912	33
1913	33
1914	59
1915	62
1916	71
1917	73
1918	76
1919	64
1920	59
1921	78
1922	74
1923	64
1924	58
1925	44
1926	59
1927	65
1928	54
1929	49
1930	57
1931	52
1932	42
1933	41
1934	42
1935	34
1936	35
1937	37
1938	33
1939	37
1940	33
1941	35
1942	40
1943	44
1944	32
1945	26
1946	35
1947	34
1948	25
1949	34
1950	43
1951	39
1952	31
1953	31
1954	41
1955	36
1956	30
1957	33
1958	21
1959	30
1960	32
1961	31
1962	25
1963	30
1964	20
1965	28
1966	26
1967	18
1968	16
1969	27
1970	34
1971	38
1972	28
1973	22
1974	22
1975	28
1976	31
1977	16
1978	25
1979	38
1980	35
1981	25
1982	34
1983	36
1984	37
1985	60
1986	295
1987	281
1988	249
1989	240
1990	247
1991	243
1992	263
1993	311
1994	342
1995	350
1996	350
1997	360
1998	362
1999	418
2000	436
2001	424
2002	401
2003	428
2004	430
2005	393
2006	445
2007	341
2008	266
2009	241
2010	192
2011	193
2012	169
2013	136
2014	132
2015	154
2016	153
2017	152
2018	122
2019	79
2020	92
2021	73
2022	67
2023	72
2024	81