Addison
Addison is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of Addy (Adam); man of the red earth.
Origin and history
Addison originated as an English patronymic surname meaning 'son of Addy', with Addy being a medieval diminutive of Adam. Originally used primarily for boys, it transitioned into a wildly popular feminine name in the United States starting in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Today, it remains a very common given name for American girls.
Popularity in the United States
148,893 babies in the United States have been named Addison since 1880. It ranks #268 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #56.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9 %)
- CA (5.9 %)
- OH (5 %)
- FL (4.4 %)
- IL (4.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 218 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,468 |
| 2000-2010 | 51,389 |
| 2010-2019 | 71,021 |
| 2020-2029 | 22,797 |
Famous people named Addison
- Addison Rae: Internet Personality, Actress
- Addison Timlin: Actress
- Addison Riecke: Actress, Musician
Nicknames
Addie, Addy, Adds
Fun facts
- Addison followed the modern American trend of turning classic English surnames into widely popular girls' first names.
- The 'Addy' component stems from medieval pet forms of Adam, which itself means 'earth' or 'man' in Hebrew.