Addison: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Originally meaning son of Adam, now a polished modern name with preppy appeal.
Addison as a Girl Name
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #42
- Peak
- #11 in 2010
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Addison Means
Addison is a girl name of English origin. Originally meaning son of Adam, now a polished modern name with preppy appeal.
How Popular Addison Is
Addison currently ranks #42 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #11 in 2010. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Addison
- Addison Montgomery from Grey's Anatomy helped make this a girls' name.
- TikTok star Addison Rae brought new energy to the name.
- One of many -son surname names that crossed to the girls' charts in the 2000s.
Addison as a Unisex Name
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #52
- Peak
- #11 in 2010
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Addison Means
Addison is a unisex name of English origin. Meaning child of Adam, Addison has a preppy polish and professional poise that appeals to parents who love both tradition and modernity.
How Popular Addison Is
Addison currently ranks #52 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #11 in 2010. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Addison
- Grey's Anatomy character Addison Montgomery helped skyrocket this name for girls.
- Joseph Addison was a famous 18th-century essayist and poet.
- It followed Madison's path from surname to top girls' name.
Addison as a Boy Name
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #1682
- Peak
- #382 in 1883
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Addison Means
Addison is a boy name of English origin. A child who is the son of noble Adam.
How Popular Addison Is
Addison currently ranks #1682 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #382 in 1883. It is rising.
Good to Know About Addison
- Addison peaked at #382 in the U.S. in 1883.
- Addison has been gaining popularity in recent years.
- Addison is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Addison
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Addison
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Addison.
Questions About Addison
What does Addison mean?
Addison is a girl name of English origin. Originally meaning son of Adam, now a polished modern name with preppy appeal.
How popular is Addison?
Addison currently ranks #42 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #11 in 2010. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Addison come from?
Addison comes from English roots. Addison Montgomery from Grey's Anatomy helped make this a girls' name.
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