Adeline Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Adeline is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Adeline?
Adeline is spelled A-D-E-L-I-N-E. The name has 7 letters.
Adeline at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Adeline is derived from the Germanic element “adal,” meaning “noble.”
- Origin
- Adeline is commonly associated with Germanic origins, derived from names containing the element “adal.”
- Pronunciation
- AD-uh-line · 3 syllables
Adeline Popularity in 2025
Rank#59
Recorded Births3,864
- Girls usage fell 1 place to #59 and recorded 127 more 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 Adeline Mean?
Adeline is derived from the Germanic element “adal,” meaning “noble.”
Origin: Adeline is commonly associated with Germanic origins, derived from names containing the element “adal.”
How Do You Pronounce Adeline?
PronunciationAD-uh-line
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Adeline?
- History
- Adeline has appeared as a given name in various European contexts, reflecting a tradition of names rooted in Germanic language elements.
Adeline Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2004 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 3,864 | #59 |
| 2024 | Girls | 3,737 | #58 |
| 2023 | Girls | 3,091 | #71 |
| 2022 | Girls | 2,825 | #92 |
| 2021 | Girls | 2,770 | #94 |
| 2020 | Girls | 2,719 | #99 |
| 2019 | Girls | 3,078 | #91 |
| 2018 | Girls | 3,491 | #78 |
| 2017 | Girls | 3,937 | #64 |
| 2016 | Girls | 4,120 | #63 |
| 2016 | Boys | 6 | #10,744 |
| 2015 | Girls | 2,413 | #135 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,531 | #220 |
| 2013 | Girls | 1,377 | #233 |
| 2013 | Boys | 5 | #12,136 |
| 2012 | Girls | 1,343 | #239 |
| 2011 | Girls | 1,103 | #288 |
| 2010 | Girls | 990 | #323 |
| 2009 | Girls | 922 | #352 |
| 2008 | Girls | 910 | #363 |
| 2007 | Girls | 840 | #389 |
| 2006 | Girls | 676 | #467 |
| 2005 | Girls | 521 | #552 |
| 2004 | Girls | 480 | #588 |
When Was Adeline 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
4,120 recorded births
National rank #63
2017 · Girls
3,937 recorded births
National rank #64
2025 · Girls
3,864 recorded births
National rank #59
2024 · Girls
3,737 recorded births
National rank #58
Where Adeline 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AK | #29 | 13 |
| VT | #30 | 11 |
| ND | #33 | 18 |
| TN | #37 | 121 |
| SD | #38 | 18 |
| MN | #39 | 89 |
| RI | #40 | 16 |
| MT | #40 | 16 |