Rising since 1988, #304 for girls today.
Popularity of Adelina since 1884
Babies named Adelina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 47 |
| 1890s | 157 |
| 1900s | 194 |
| 1910s | 550 |
| 1920s | 759 |
| 1930s | 529 |
| 1940s | 574 |
| 1950s | 520 |
| 1960s | 449 |
| 1970s | 479 |
| 1980s | 516 |
| 1990s | 702 |
| 2000s | 1,547 |
| 2010s | 4,989 |
| 2020s | 4,750 |
Meaning & origin
Adelina is a name that has steadily gained in use since the late 1980s, rising from relative obscurity to rank 304 in 2025. The name, which first appeared in recorded data in 1884, is currently at its peak popularity, with a 1 in 1,596 incidence among newborn girls. It has shown particular appeal in states such as New Mexico, Nevada, and California. Adelina's growth mirrors a broader trend toward elegant, vintage-sounding names, and it offers a melodic alternative to the more common Adeline. The name's multi-cultural origins give it broad appeal, while its nickname 'Addie' provides a familiar, friendly option.
Adelina is a diminutive of names beginning with the Germanic element adal, meaning 'noble'. It has been used across Europe since the Middle Ages, particularly in Italy and Spain, and gained popularity in the 19th century. The name has multiple spelling variants and is used in various languages.
Where Adelina is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Adelina” around the world
Where Adelina lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
35
babies in 2024
Ireland
17
babies in 2025
Quebec
6
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Addie, Lina, Dell, Adele
Sibling names for Adelina
Names that share Adelina's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Elena, Sofia, Valentina, Lucia, Emilia, Bettina, Delena, Ermelinda, Erminia, Herlinda, Abelina, Brunilda, Edelmira, Everlena, Germani, Laurina, Maleena, Modena, Thomasena, Almadelia, Almyra, Idolina, Jelina, Karlina, Marzella, Palmina, Adelma, Adriena, Aldina, Alzina, Anadelia, Bellina, Chestina, Darlina, Karlita, Loreley, Maximina, Princetta, Vincenzina
Brothers: Mateo, Luca, Sebastian, Julian, Adrian, Arnulfo, Baldemar, Cornelio, Dagoberto, Sigifredo, Wilberto, Abelino, Adolpho, Sigfredo, Adorian, Archivaldo, Erminio
Names like Adelina
Names whose popularity has moved with Adelina's over the last 50 years.
