Holding steady.
Popularity of Adline since 1880
Babies named Adline per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1919, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Adline's real moment was 1885.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 71 |
| 1890s | 113 |
| 1900s | 147 |
| 1910s | 236 |
| 1920s | 274 |
| 1930s | 130 |
| 1940s | 99 |
| 1950s | 66 |
| 1960s | 22 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 8 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Adline is a rare name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1880, the earliest year of Social Security data. Its peak year came just five years later in 1885, when it saw its highest recorded usage, though it has never been a common name overall. The name has maintained a stable but very low trajectory since then, never breaking into the top ranks. As a variant of Adeline, it carries the meaning 'noble', connecting it to a long tradition of names derived from the Germanic 'adal'. Adline's simplicity and vintage charm may appeal to parents looking for an uncommon name with a classic feel.
Adline is a diminutive or variant of Adeline, which itself derives from the Old High German 'adal' meaning 'noble'. The name was introduced to England by the Normans and saw modest use in the 19th century, often as a shortening of longer names like Adelaide. Its usage has remained sporadic, with occasional revivals.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Addie, Lina
Sibling names for Adline
Names that share Adline's style, for a brother or sister.
