Adeline Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Adeline is an Old French name meaning 'noble', originating from the Germanic word 'adal'. It has evolved through various forms such as Adele and Adelina. The name has a rich historical usage, gaining popularity in the 19th century and is perceived today as elegant and vintage. There is no biblical relevance associated with the name.
The name Adeline is most popular in North Dakota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been consistently rising. From 2020-2022, Adeline has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. Across generations, 'Adeline' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6687th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6773rd out of 6773 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 19426th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 188th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 381st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1055th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2212th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1925th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 489th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 97th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Adeline' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Adeline"
Pronunciation
/ˈæd.ə.laɪn/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The name Adeline is derived from the Old French name 'Adele', which comes from the Germanic word 'adal', meaning 'noble'.
Meaning
noble
Language Evolution
Adele, Adeline, Adelina
Historical Usage
Adeline gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries and has remained a classic name since then.
Variants & Derivatives
Adele, Addie, Adelina
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Adeline is perceived as a vintage and elegant name, often associated with sophistication.
Famous People
Adeline Virginia Stephen (Virginia Woolf), Adeline Genee
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Adeline"
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 "Adeline"
"Adeline" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 6687th of 7545 | 10 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 6773rd of 6773 | 5 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 19426th of 23106 | 11 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 188th of 9107 | 19,976 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 381st of 9204 | 5,829 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1055th of 12526 | 1,803 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2212th of 19264 | 599 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1925th of 27321 | 1,059 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 489th of 35406 | 9,726 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 97th of 30306 | 35,067 |
Regional Popularity of "Adeline" 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 "Adeline" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
8.47% 120th/1416 |
10.44% 144th/1379 |
18.98% 449th/2366 |
16.29% 186th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
17.59% 272nd/1546 |
17.61% 274th/1556 |
31.79% 748th/2353 |
21.27% 329th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
55.14% 1228th/2227 |
29.84% 725th/2430 |
52.75% 1505th/2853 |
29.37% 815th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
46.43% 1617th/3483 |
- |
46.69% 1888th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
53.76% 1981st/3685 |
44.09% 1973rd/4475 |
51.46% 2673rd/5194 |
29.33% 1853rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
7.57% 347th/4582 |
10.30% 532nd/5164 |
8.20% 600th/7313 |
7.06% 527th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
2.08% 83rd/3984 |
2.54% 114th/4487 |
1.57% 107th/6822 |
1.31% 82nd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Adeline"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Adeline" 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.