Addie
Addie is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Noble or noble nature; short form of Adelaide, Adeline, or Addison.
Origin and history
Addie originated as a diminutive for names beginning with the Germanic element 'adal' (meaning noble), such as Adelaide or Adeline, as well as English names like Addison. It was widely popular as an independent name in the late 19th century in the United States and continues to be used as a classic vintage choice today. Modern parents often use it both as a standalone given name and as a familiar nickname.
Popularity in the United States
45,361 babies in the United States have been named Addie since 1880. It ranks #633 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1159.
States where it is most popular
- NC (11.4 %)
- GA (10.9 %)
- TX (10.8 %)
- MS (9.3 %)
- AL (9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 3,739 |
| 1890-1900 | 4,635 |
| 1900-1910 | 4,563 |
| 1910-1920 | 7,077 |
| 1920-1930 | 7,406 |
| 1930-1940 | 4,132 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,967 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,908 |
| 1960-1970 | 795 |
| 1970-1980 | 787 |
| 1980-1990 | 917 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,240 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,051 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,061 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,083 |
Famous people named Addie
- Addie Joss: Baseball Pitcher
- Addie Mae Collins: Civil Rights Figure
Fun facts
- Addie was consistently among the top 100 most popular female names in the United States during the late 1880s.
- It originally developed as a pet form of old Germanic names containing the root 'adal', meaning noble.