Adeline
Adeline is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Noble or of noble birth.
Origin and history
Adeline is a feminine name of Germanic origin, derived from the element 'adal', meaning noble. It gained popularity in medieval Europe through Old French diminutives and experienced a major revival in English-speaking countries in the 21st century. In the U.S., it has risen significantly into the top 100 female names in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
80,812 babies in the United States have been named Adeline since 1880. It ranks #438 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #70.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10 %)
- NY (7.5 %)
- TX (6.8 %)
- IL (6.8 %)
- MN (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 932 |
| 1890-1900 | 1,697 |
| 1900-1910 | 2,646 |
| 1910-1920 | 8,985 |
| 1920-1930 | 9,917 |
| 1930-1940 | 3,450 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,619 |
| 1950-1960 | 905 |
| 1960-1970 | 532 |
| 1970-1980 | 348 |
| 1980-1990 | 493 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,180 |
| 2000-2010 | 5,719 |
| 2010-2019 | 23,383 |
| 2020-2029 | 19,006 |
Famous people named Adeline
- Adeline Virginia Woolf: Author, Essayist
- Adeline Yen Mah: Author, Physician
Nicknames
Addie, Ada, Lina, Delia
Fun facts
- The name developed as a diminutive of Adèle or Adela in Old French before spreading to Norman England.
- After dropping out of the US top 1000 in the mid-20th century, Adeline made a dramatic comeback in the 2000s and 2010s.