Addyson
Addyson is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of Addy (Adam); earth or red earth.
Origin and history
Addyson is a modern American spelling variant of Addison, which originally derives from an English surname meaning 'son of Addy'. The root Addy itself was a medieval diminutive for Adam. In the United States, it gained significant popularity during the early 2000s alongside other '-son' surnames used for girls.
Popularity in the United States
16,897 babies in the United States have been named Addyson since 1880. It ranks #1172 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1000.
States where it is most popular
- TX (11 %)
- OH (6.5 %)
- CA (5 %)
- IN (4.4 %)
- TN (4.2 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 218 |
| 2000-2010 | 6,247 |
| 2010-2019 | 9,033 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,399 |
Nicknames
Addy, Addie, Adds
Fun facts
- The 'y' substitution in Addyson reflects a popular late 1990s and 2000s American naming trend that gave traditional surnames a modern feel.
- Though Addyson feels modern, its root 'Addy' dates back to medieval England as a familiar pet form for Adam.