Declining since 2022, #8,362 for girls today.
Popularity of Addi since 1977
Babies named Addi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 34 |
| 2000s | 155 |
| 2010s | 183 |
| 2020s | 123 |
Meaning & origin
Addi is a short, modern name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1977. It reached its peak popularity in 2023 and has been declining slightly since 2022, with a rank of 8,362 in 2025. At that time, about 1 in every 133,939 newborn girls was named Addi. The name is most often seen as a variant of the more traditional Addie or Addy, and it fits a contemporary preference for names ending in 'i'. While no U.S. state recorded it among its top names, Addi remains a recognizable choice for parents seeking a concise and friendly name.
Addi is a modern English name that emerged as a diminutive or pet form of longer names such as Addison, Adeline, or Adelaide. It follows the trend of shortening given names to end in a playful 'ie' or 'i' sound. The name saw its first recorded U.S. usage in 1977 and gained popularity in the 2020s.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Addi
Names that share Addi's style, for a brother or sister.
