Declining since 2007, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Adison since 1926
Babies named Adison per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0 | 7 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 5 | 63 |
| 1990s | 211 | 149 |
| 2000s | 2,040 | 332 |
| 2010s | 883 | 91 |
| 2020s | 110 | 18 |
Meaning & origin
Adison is a modern English name that emerged as a variant of the surname Addison. First recorded in 1989, it saw its peak usage in 2007. The name has been on a declining trajectory since 2007, with a current rank of 7,885 in 2025. It is given to approximately 1 in 123,636 newborns, indicating its relatively rare usage. Adison has not been associated with any top states, reflecting its widespread but infrequent adoption. As a feminine-leaning unisex name, it follows the trend of surname-inspired names like Avery and Harper.
Adison is a variant spelling of Addison, an English surname meaning 'son of Adam.' It arose as a given name in the late 20th century, following the trend of using surnames as first names. The '-son' suffix indicates 'son of,' though the name is now used for both genders, with a notable shift toward feminine usage in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Addie, Addy, Sonny
Sibling names for Adison
Names that share Adison's style, for a brother or sister.
