Adelina
Adelina is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Noble or nobility.
Origin and history
Adelina is a diminutive form of Adela, derived from the Old High German element 'al' meaning noble. The name has ancient Germanic roots and gained popularity through Italian, Spanish, and Slavic cultures before spreading widely in the English-speaking world. In the United States, it has experienced a strong revival since the 2010s.
Popularity in the United States
16,762 babies in the United States have been named Adelina since 1880. It ranks #1184 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #392.
States where it is most popular
- TX (22.9 %)
- CA (22.6 %)
- NY (7.3 %)
- AZ (5.2 %)
- FL (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 47 |
| 1890-1900 | 157 |
| 1900-1910 | 194 |
| 1910-1920 | 550 |
| 1920-1930 | 759 |
| 1930-1940 | 529 |
| 1940-1950 | 574 |
| 1950-1960 | 520 |
| 1960-1970 | 449 |
| 1970-1980 | 479 |
| 1980-1990 | 516 |
| 1990-2000 | 702 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,547 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,989 |
| 2020-2029 | 4,750 |
Famous people named Adelina
- Adelina Patti: Opera Singer, Soprano
- Adelina Sotnikova: Figure Skater, Olympic Champion
Nicknames
Addie, Lina, Adele
Fun facts
- Adelina Patti was a world-famous 19th-century opera singer who popularized the name internationally.
- It shares the ultimate Germanic root 'adal' with names like Adele, Adelaide, and Alice.