Declining since 2012, #4,546 for girls today.
Popularity of Addy since 1974
Babies named Addy per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 70 |
| 1980s | 91 |
| 1990s | 174 |
| 2000s | 431 |
| 2010s | 504 |
| 2020s | 228 |
Meaning & origin
Addy is a concise and approachable name that emerged as a diminutive for longer names like Adelaide or Adeline. Its first recorded use as an independent name in the United States dates to 1974, and it saw a moderate rise in popularity peaking in 2011 at its highest rank. Since 2012, its usage has been falling; in 2025 it ranked 4,546 with a frequency of 1 in 53,576 newborns. The name is primarily given to girls, reflecting its derivation from feminine names, though it retains a unisex edge through its connection to Adam. Addy's simple, friendly sound has kept it in occasional use, but it remains less common than its variant Addie.
Addy originated as a diminutive of various names starting with Ad-, such as Adelaide, Adeline, or Adam. Adelaide comes from the Germanic element 'adal' meaning 'noble,' while Adam derives from Hebrew 'adamah' meaning 'earth' or 'red earth.' As an independent given name, Addy gained usage in the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is sometimes considered a variant of Addie.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Adds
Sibling names for Addy
Names that share Addy's style, for a brother or sister.
