Declining since 2013, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Adell since 1881
Babies named Adell per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1921, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Adell's real moment was 1910.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 77 | 0 |
| 1890s | 181 | 0 |
| 1900s | 432 | 0 |
| 1910s | 1,270 | 135 |
| 1920s | 1,639 | 227 |
| 1930s | 898 | 182 |
| 1940s | 587 | 189 |
| 1950s | 491 | 138 |
| 1960s | 171 | 77 |
| 1970s | 112 | 40 |
| 1980s | 92 | 30 |
| 1990s | 53 | 31 |
| 2000s | 68 | 0 |
| 2010s | 112 | 0 |
| 2020s | 31 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Adell is a vintage name that enjoyed its greatest popularity in the 1910s, peaking in 1910. Since 2013, its usage has been declining. Currently ranked 10,917, it is given to roughly 1 in 200,908 baby girls. Adell is a variant of Adele, sharing the noble meaning. It has a simplicity and charm that may appeal to parents seeking an alternative to more common vintage names. While not in the top 1000 today, it retains a quiet, old-fashioned appeal.
Adell is a variant of the name Adele, which comes from the Germanic element 'adal' meaning 'noble'. It is also related to Adela and Adelaide. Adell has been used as an independent given name in English-speaking countries, especially in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Where Adell 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.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Addie, Dell
Sibling names for Adell
Names that share Adell's style, for a brother or sister.
