Addie
Addie is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Noble, or son of Adam.
Origin and history
Addie originated as a diminutive or short form of names beginning with the Germanic root 'adal', meaning noble, such as Adam or Adalbert. While historically more common for females, it has a documented history of masculine usage as a given name or nickname. In recent decades, masculine usage in the United States has become very rare.
Popularity in the United States
718 babies in the United States have been named Addie since 1880. It ranks #3958 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NC (80.8 %)
- GA (19.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 65 |
| 1890-1900 | 63 |
| 1900-1910 | 56 |
| 1910-1920 | 152 |
| 1920-1930 | 174 |
| 1930-1940 | 96 |
| 1940-1950 | 61 |
| 1950-1960 | 46 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 5 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Addie
- Addie Joss: Baseball Player
Fun facts
- Historically used as a familiar nickname for masculine names like Adam, Addison, or Adlai before becoming an independent given name.
- Most masculine registrations for Addie in the U.S. date back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries.