Adaline Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Adaline is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Adaline?
Adaline is spelled A-D-A-L-I-N-E. The name has 7 letters.
Adaline at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Adaline is often understood as a variant of Adeline, which derives from the Germanic element “adal” meaning “noble.”
- Origin
- Adaline may derive from Germanic roots related to nobility and has been used as a feminine given name in English-speaking countries.
- Pronunciation
- ad-a-LEEN · 3 syllables
Adaline Popularity in 2025
Rank#208
Recorded Births1,446
- Girls usage fell 14 places to #208 and recorded 121 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Adaline Mean?
Adaline is often understood as a variant of Adeline, which derives from the Germanic element “adal” meaning “noble.”
Origin: Adaline may derive from Germanic roots related to nobility and has been used as a feminine given name in English-speaking countries.
How Do You Pronounce Adaline?
Pronunciationad-a-LEEN
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Adaline?
- History
- Names similar to Adaline have been documented since the 19th century in Europe, with Adeline being a more commonly recorded variant.
Adaline Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 1,446 | #208 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,567 | #194 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,587 | #192 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,246 | #245 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,103 | #288 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,112 | #287 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,165 | #284 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,369 | #234 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,678 | #181 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,882 | #172 |
| 2015 | Girls | 904 | #365 |
| 2014 | Girls | 166 | #1,387 |
| 2013 | Girls | 152 | #1,466 |
| 2012 | Girls | 139 | #1,566 |
| 2011 | Girls | 132 | #1,633 |
| 2010 | Girls | 135 | #1,603 |
| 2009 | Girls | 105 | #1,979 |
| 2008 | Girls | 98 | #2,078 |
| 2007 | Girls | 89 | #2,213 |
| 2006 | Girls | 72 | #2,538 |
| 2005 | Girls | 57 | #2,865 |
| 2004 | Girls | 51 | #3,033 |
| 2003 | Girls | 32 | #4,109 |
| 2002 | Girls | 34 | #3,810 |
When Was Adaline Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2016 · Girls
1,882 recorded births
National rank #172
2017 · Girls
1,678 recorded births
National rank #181
2023 · Girls
1,587 recorded births
National rank #192
2024 · Girls
1,567 recorded births
National rank #194
Where Adaline Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| LA | #109 | 36 |
| ME | #116 | 9 |
| ND | #117 | 8 |
| WV | #124 | 12 |
| AK | #134 | 5 |
| KY | #141 | 31 |
| AL | #143 | 31 |
| OK | #143 | 26 |