Declining since 2011, #4,758 for girls today.
Popularity of Adelle since 1880
Babies named Adelle per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2011, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Adelle's real moment was 1906.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 30 |
| 1890s | 109 |
| 1900s | 174 |
| 1910s | 682 |
| 1920s | 797 |
| 1930s | 373 |
| 1940s | 254 |
| 1950s | 229 |
| 1960s | 150 |
| 1970s | 187 |
| 1980s | 263 |
| 1990s | 276 |
| 2000s | 724 |
| 2010s | 1,022 |
| 2020s | 222 |
Meaning & origin
Adelle is a classic feminine name with German origins, meaning 'noble'. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1880 and peaked in popularity in 1906, reflecting the taste for elegant, soft-sounding names at the turn of the century. Though its usage has since declined, with a falling trajectory since 2011, Adelle remains a refined choice. In 2025, roughly 1 in 57402 newborn girls received the name, placing it at rank 4758. The name was historically most common in New York, indicating a pattern of use among families with German or French heritage. Its simplicity and melodic sound keep it a quiet alternative to more popular names like Adele.
Adelle is a variant of Adele, derived from the Germanic element 'adal' meaning 'noble'. It came into use in England in the 19th century, partly via French influence. The name shares roots with Adelaide and Alice.
Where Adelle 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.
“Adelle” around the world
Where Adelle lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Addie, Dell, Della
Sibling names for Adelle
Names that share Adelle's style, for a brother or sister.
