Adison
Adison is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of Adam.
Origin and history
Adison is a variant spelling of Addison, originally derived from an English surname meaning son of Adam. Although Addison is predominantly used for girls in modern times, Adison has maintained occasional historical and contemporary use for boys. In the U.S., it remains a relatively rare spelling choice for male infants.
Popularity in the United States
660 babies in the United States have been named Adison since 1880. It ranks #4016 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1909.
States where it is most popular
- TX (52.9 %)
- KY (17.6 %)
- CA (14.7 %)
- CO (14.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 7 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 63 |
| 1990-2000 | 149 |
| 2000-2010 | 332 |
| 2010-2019 | 91 |
| 2020-2029 | 18 |
Nicknames
Addie, Ad
Fun facts
- The name originates from a medieval patronymic surname meaning son of Addie, a common diminutive of Adam.
- Adison is a single-d variant of the more common surname and given name Addison.