Holding steady.
Popularity of Adie since 1904
Babies named Adie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2007, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Adie's real moment was 1907.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 11 | 0 |
| 1910s | 22 | 11 |
| 1920s | 32 | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 49 | 0 |
| 2010s | 37 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Adie is a cheerful, compact name that functions as a diminutive of several longer names, yet stands well on its own. Its earliest recorded use in the United States dates to 1904, with a peak in 1907, reflecting its early 20th-century charm. Despite that early spike, the name has never entered the national top 1000, and its trajectory has been stable over time, remaining a rare choice. The name saw a modest resurgence in recent years, with some new births recorded as late as 2025, though its 1-in-N frequency (how many babies are named Adie in a given year) is too low to calculate a precise figure. The name's appeal lies in its simplicity and vintage feel, making it a distinctive, low-usage alternative to more common names.
Adie is primarily a Scottish and English diminutive of names like Adele, Adelaide, or Adam. Its earliest recorded use in the United States dates to 1904, though it has never been common. The name saw its peak usage in 1907 and has remained a rare choice since.
Sibling names for Adie
Names that share Adie's style, for a brother or sister.
