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English
“noble strength”
Mostly girls · French, from Germanic
Adeline
“noble, nobility”
Say it AD-uh-line (English); ad-uh-LEEN (French)Pronunciation may vary by region.
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The story behind the name
Meet Adeline.
Adeline developed as a French diminutive of Adele, from a Germanic element meaning noble. It has a long history in English use after arriving through Norman naming traditions.
Addie offers a familiar short form, while Adelina and Adaline are nearby choices. English and French pronunciations differ, particularly in the final syllable, so parents may want to specify the sound they intend when choosing the spelling.
A little perspective
How popular is Adeline?
Girls · 2025#593,864 recorded births
Recorded US births over time
● Girls● Boys
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| Year | Category | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 59 | 3,864 |
| 2024 | Girls | 58 | 3,737 |
| 2023 | Girls | 71 | 3,091 |
| 2022 | Girls | 92 | 2,825 |
| 2021 | Girls | 94 | 2,770 |
| 2020 | Girls | 99 | 2,719 |
| 2019 | Girls | 91 | 3,078 |
| 2018 | Girls | 78 | 3,491 |
| 2017 | Girls | 64 | 3,937 |
| 2016 | Boys | 10,776 | 6 |
| 2016 | Girls | 63 | 4,120 |
| 2015 | Girls | 135 | 2,413 |
| 2014 | Girls | 220 | 1,531 |
Rankings are calculated separately for boys and girls. Records below the publication threshold may be missing; gaps are not zero births.
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Nicknames
Addie
Variations & related forms
AdalineAdelina
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