Adelaida Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Adelaida has its roots in the Germanic 'Adalheidis', meaning 'noble kind'. It has evolved through historical forms such as Adelaide before becoming popular in English-speaking countries in the 19th century. The name carries traits of sophistication and elegance, with no direct biblical relevance.
The name Adelaida is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Adelaida has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Adelaida' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2176th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2061st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2227th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2416th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3748th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4939th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3052nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Adelaida' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Adelaida"
Pronunciation
/əˈdeɪləɪdə/
Origin
Germanic
Etymology
The name Adelaida is derived from the Germanic name 'Adalheidis', which is composed of the elements 'adal' meaning 'noble' and 'heid' meaning 'kind' or 'type'.
Meaning
noble kind
Language Evolution
Adalheidis, Adelaide, Adelaida
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, often associated with Queen Adelaide, the wife of King William IV of the United Kingdom.
Variants & Derivatives
Adelaide, Adela, Ada
Modern Popularity & Image
Adelaida is seen as a sophisticated and elegant name, often associated with nobility and grace.
Famous People
Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen, Adelaida de la Torre
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Adelaida"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Adelaida"
"Adelaida" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2176th of 9107 | 282 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2061st of 9204 | 307 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2227th of 12526 | 466 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2416th of 19264 | 523 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3748th of 27321 | 415 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4939th of 35406 | 423 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3052nd of 30306 | 649 |
Regional Popularity of "Adelaida" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Adelaida" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
45.05% 1066th/2366 |
73.47% 839th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
41.01% 965th/2353 |
84.16% 1302nd/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
62.51% 1519th/2430 |
39.26% 1120th/2853 |
83.32% 2312th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
48.09% 1675th/3483 |
42.72% 1503rd/3518 |
46.17% 1867th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
93.65% 4191st/4475 |
44.44% 2308th/5194 |
35.84% 2264th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
44.15% 3229th/7313 |
36.59% 2731st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
38.13% 2601st/6822 |
33.56% 2106th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Adelaida"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Adelaida" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.