Addison Unisex

Popularity: #68 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

English; Old English

Meaning

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

Historical & Cultural Background

Addison originally emerged as a surname in England, derived from the Old English 'Adda', meaning 'father' or 'son of Adam'. It transitioned into a given name in the late 20th century, particularly for girls. The name gained popularity in the United States, reflecting a trend of using traditionally male names for females. Its usage has been influenced by cultural shifts towards gender-neutral naming.

Trend Summary

Addison has seen a significant rise in popularity in the United States, particularly since the early 2000s.

Similar Names

Aubrey, Brooklyn, Kendall, Harper, Peyton, Riley, Morgan, Sloane

Variants

  • Addy
  • Addisyn
  • Addis

International Variants

  • Adison (English)
  • Adelina (Spanish)

Famous people named Addison

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

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

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

Addison C. Harris was an American politician who served in the Illinois House of Representatives.

Fictional characters named Addison

Addison Montgomery is a character from the television series 'Grey's Anatomy' and its spin-off 'Private Practice', known for her role as a neonatal surgeon.

Addison is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', known for her quirky personality.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Addison was first seen in the United States in 1980. Addison has ranked as high as #42 nationally which occurred in 2007 and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. 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)

StateBirthsShare
TX 316
10%
CA 199
6%
FL 173
5%
PA 155
5%
OH 155
5%
NY 149
5%
NC 128
4%
GA 123
4%
TN 113
4%
IL 107
3%
VA 103
3%
IN 91
3%
MN 82
3%
MO 81
3%
NJ 80
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19806
19827
19847
198512
198632
198744
198840
198971
199072
1991105
1992119
1993171
1994254
1995315
1996428
1997530
1998679
1999795
2000983
20011,162
20021,455
20031,704
20042,055
20053,023
20067,622
200711,949
200810,767
200910,669
201010,332
20119,311
20128,183
20137,740
20147,008
20156,734
20166,336
20175,635
20185,231
20194,493
20204,493
20214,489
20223,962
20233,532
20243,327