Declining since 2017, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Addaline since 2005
Babies named Addaline per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 21 |
| 2010s | 162 |
| 2020s | 96 |
Meaning & origin
Addaline is a modern American name that first appeared in 2005, blending the classic Ada with the popular -line ending. It reached its highest rank of 7,885 in 2016, but has been slowly declining in use since 2017, with a current 1-in-123,636 frequency in 2025. The name reflects a common trend of creating lyrical feminine names from traditional components, without deep historical or etymological roots. While not associated with any particular region or culture, Addaline fits alongside other soft, vintage-sounding names like Adeline and Madeline.
Addaline is a 21st-century invention, first recorded in the United States in 2005. It blends elements of classic names such as Ada (of Germanic origin, meaning 'noble') or Adeline (a diminutive of Adele) with the fashionable -line/-lyn suffix seen in names like Madeline and Brooklyn. Its rise reflects a broader trend of creating melodic feminine names from traditional roots.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Addy, Addie, Lina
Sibling names for Addaline
Names that share Addaline's style, for a brother or sister.
