Holding steady.
Popularity of Add since 1890
Babies named Add per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1922, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Add's real moment was 1891.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 21 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 17 |
| 1920s | 34 |
| 1930s | 12 |
| 1940s | 18 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Add is a historical diminutive that enjoyed a brief moment of use in the late 19th century, peaking in 1891 according to U.S. Social Security data. Its earliest recorded appearance was in 1890, and it maintained a stable but low level of usage through the 1890s. The name has not been recorded in recent decades, making it a true relic of its era. While its exact meaning remains uncertain, Add likely served as a nickname for longer Ad-starting names like Adam or Addison, or possibly as a standalone derivative of the Old English 'ead'. Despite its obscurity today, Add offers a glimpse into historical naming trends and the popularity of clipped forms.
The name Add is likely a diminutive or nickname derived from longer names like Adam or Addison, or possibly from the Old English element 'ead' meaning 'prosperity' or 'fortune', though this connection is speculative. It saw limited use as a given name in the late 19th century, particularly in the United States, where it was recorded as early as the 1890s. It has since fallen into obscurity.
Sibling names for Add
Names that share Add's style, for a brother or sister.
