Declining since 2017, #8,362 for girls today.
Popularity of Addley since 2007
Babies named Addley per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 191 |
| 2020s | 102 |
Meaning & origin
Addley is a rare modern coinage that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2007. While its exact origin is unclear, it fits a pattern of names formed by combining a familiar nickname with the -ley suffix, a trend that produced many popular names of the 2000s and 2010s. At its peak in 2017, Addley was given to approximately 1 in 134,000 girls, a rank of 8,362. Since then, its usage has declined, reflecting a pattern of names that rise and fall quickly in the landscape of American baby names. The name has not been associated with any particular states, suggesting very scattered use. Parents drawn to the name may appreciate its similarity to better-known names like Hadley or Ainsley.
Addley is a modern American coinage, first recorded in the 2000s. It appears to be a blend of the nickname Addie (itself a diminutive of Adeline or Addison) with the fashionable suffix -ley, found in names like Hadley and Ashley. Alternatively, it may be a respelling of the English surname Hadley, meaning 'heather field.' The name has seen limited use, particularly in the 2010s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Addie, Lee
Variants: Hadley
Sibling names for Addley
Names that share Addley's style, for a brother or sister.
