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Adaline
Variation of Adeline, English
“noble”
Mostly boys · English
Edward
“wealthy guardian”
Say it ED-werdPronunciation may vary by region.
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The story behind the name
Meet Edward.
Edward combines Old English elements associated with wealth and guarding, traditionally interpreted together as ‘wealthy guardian.’ Ed, Eddie and Teddy are familiar nickname options. The combined phrase is an interpretation of the name’s two roots.
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A little perspective
How popular is Edward?
Boys · 2025#2241,591 recorded births
Recorded US births over time
● Girls● Boys
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| Year | Category | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 224 | 1,591 |
| 2024 | Boys | 228 | 1,589 |
| 2023 | Boys | 213 | 1,737 |
| 2022 | Boys | 216 | 1,752 |
| 2021 | Boys | 218 | 1,749 |
| 2020 | Boys | 195 | 1,952 |
| 2019 | Boys | 192 | 2,054 |
| 2018 | Boys | 170 | 2,286 |
| 2017 | Boys | 170 | 2,328 |
| 2016 | Boys | 162 | 2,518 |
| 2015 | Boys | 158 | 2,602 |
| 2014 | Boys | 162 | 2,591 |
| 2014 | Girls | 17,290 | 5 |
Rankings are calculated separately for boys and girls. Records below the publication threshold may be missing; gaps are not zero births.
A few ways to make it theirs.
Nicknames
No nicknames are listed yet. The name can stand beautifully on its own.
Variations & related forms
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