Adison
Adison is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of Adam.
Origin and history
Adison is a variant spelling of Addison, an English patronymic surname meaning son of Adam. Although traditionally masculine in etymology, it became popular for girls in the United States during the late 20th and early 21st centuries. This particular single-'d' spelling is a less common alternative to the standard Addison.
Popularity in the United States
3,249 babies in the United States have been named Adison since 1880. It ranks #3120 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1991.
States where it is most popular
- TX (11.8 %)
- CA (8.6 %)
- OH (7.9 %)
- MO (5.4 %)
- PA (4.9 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 211 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,040 |
| 2010-2019 | 883 |
| 2020-2029 | 110 |
Nicknames
Addie, Addy, Ads
Fun facts
- Adison is a phonetic simplification of the traditional English surname Addison.
- The root name Adam ultimately traces back to the Hebrew word for earth or man.