Adaline
Girl name · English · French · Spanish
Meaningnoble · English form of Adeline
- US rank
- #208
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #172 in 2016
1,446 babies were named Adaline in the US in 2025. It has climbed 79 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Adaline you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 1,111 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Adaline, 1,446 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Adaline would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAdaline has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Adalines, and counting.
- Best yearIts best year was 2016, when it reached #172.
- Then vs nowAdaline is 43× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 47,847 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 1,111.
- TrendAdaline has climbed 79 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #208. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedAdaline is most popular in Louisiana, where it ranks #109, followed by Maine (#116) and North Dakota (#117). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningAdaline is an English form of Adeline, which means “noble”. Our records link it to English, French and Spanish roots.
About the name Adaline
Adaline is a girl name of English, French and Spanish origin meaning “noble”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-ine”. US birth records list Adaline for girls from 1880 to 2025, in 137 of those 146 years. Its best year was 2016, when it ranked #172 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #208, with 1,446 babies.
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| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 145 | 6,877 girls |
| 1890s | 94 | 10,671 girls |
| 1900s | 80 | 12,438 girls |
| 1910s | 65 | 15,312 girls |
| 1920s | 45 | 22,341 girls |
| 1930s | 17 | 58,928 girls |
| 1940s | 7.2 | 139,082 girls |
| 1950s | 4.3 | 232,019 girls |
| 1960s | 4.7 | 213,220 girls |
| 1970s | 1.6 | 641,026 girls |
| 1980s | 3.4 | 297,619 girls |
| 1990s | 7.9 | 127,389 girls |
| 2000s | 33 | 30,340 girls |
| 2010s | 445 | 2,248 girls |
| 2020s | 829 | 1,206 girls |
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Questions about the name Adaline
What does the name Adaline mean?
Adaline means “noble” in English, as a form of Adeline.
What is the origin of the name Adaline?
Adaline has English, French, Spanish roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Adaline a boy or girl name?
Adaline is a girl name.
How popular is the name Adaline?
Adaline ranked #208 for US girls in 2025, given to 1,446 babies. Its best year was 2016 (#172).