Adelaide
Adelaide is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Noble nature or noble type.
Origin and history
Adelaide is a classic feminine given name derived from the Germanic name Adalheidis, meaning noble type or noble nature. It gained royal prominence in 19th-century Europe, notably through Queen Adelaide, wife of King William IV of the United Kingdom. In the United States, it has experienced a modern revival as parents favor vintage names with classic charm.
Popularity in the United States
35,007 babies in the United States have been named Adelaide since 1880. It ranks #745 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #278.
States where it is most popular
- NY (12.9 %)
- PA (6.9 %)
- CA (6.9 %)
- TX (5.7 %)
- OH (4.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 879 |
| 1890-1900 | 1,319 |
| 1900-1910 | 1,547 |
| 1910-1920 | 3,908 |
| 1920-1930 | 3,344 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,298 |
| 1940-1950 | 866 |
| 1950-1960 | 498 |
| 1960-1970 | 243 |
| 1970-1980 | 168 |
| 1980-1990 | 286 |
| 1990-2000 | 724 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,919 |
| 2010-2019 | 10,225 |
| 2020-2029 | 6,783 |
Famous people named Adelaide
- Adelaide Kane: actress
- Adelaide Clemens: actress
Nicknames
Addie, Ada, Heidi, Della
Fun facts
- The capital city of South Australia, Adelaide, was named in honor of Queen Adelaide of the United Kingdom in 1836.
- Adelaide shares the exact same Germanic roots as the name Alice, which evolved as a shortened French variant of Adalheidis.