Adeline
Meaningnoble · Germanic
- US rank
- #59
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #58 in 2024
3,864 babies were named Adeline in the US in 2025. It has climbed 40 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).
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A few things about Adeline you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 416 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Adeline, 3,864 babies in all. In a school of 500 kids, there'd probably be one other Adeline.
- HistoryAdeline has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Adelines, and counting.
- Best yearIts best year was 2024, when it reached #58.
- Then vs nowAdeline is 15× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 6,439 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 416.
- TrendAdeline has climbed 40 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #59. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedAdeline is most popular in Alaska, where it ranks #29, followed by Vermont (#30) and North Dakota (#33). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningIn Germanic, Adeline means “noble”. Our records link it to English and French roots.
About the name Adeline
Adeline is a girl name of English and French origin meaning “noble”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-ine”. US birth records list Adeline for girls from 1880 to 2025, in 146 of those 146 years. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #58 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #59, with 3,864 babies.
Origin:English namesFrench names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 699 | 1,430 girls |
| 1890s | 761 | 1,314 girls |
| 1900s | 897 | 1,115 girls |
| 1910s | 1,084 | 922 girls |
| 1920s | 826 | 1,211 girls |
| 1930s | 323 | 3,093 girls |
| 1940s | 116 | 8,622 girls |
| 1950s | 48 | 21,008 girls |
| 1960s | 29 | 34,758 girls |
| 1970s | 23 | 44,287 girls |
| 1980s | 29 | 34,990 girls |
| 1990s | 66 | 15,115 girls |
| 2000s | 308 | 3,251 girls |
| 2010s | 1,343 | 745 girls |
| 2020s | 1,955 | 512 girls |
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- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
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- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Adeline
What does the name Adeline mean?
Adeline means “noble” in Germanic.
What is the origin of the name Adeline?
Adeline has English, French roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Adeline a boy or girl name?
Adeline is a girl name.
How popular is the name Adeline?
Adeline ranked #59 for US girls in 2025, given to 3,864 babies. Its best year was 2024 (#58).