Adelita Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Adelita has its roots in Spanish, originating from the diminutive of Adela, which comes from a Germanic name meaning 'noble kind'. The language path traces back to Old High German, evolving through Old French to its current form. The name carries traits of strength and femininity, with no biblical relevance. Its popularity surged during the Mexican Revolution, and it remains a symbol of empowerment today.
The name Adelita is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) 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, Adelita 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, 'Adelita' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6781st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3343rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2104th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2597th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5225th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8858th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5511th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Adelita' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Adelita"
Pronunciation
/ˌædəˈliːtə/
Origin
Spanish
Etymology
The name Adelita is derived from the Spanish diminutive of the name Adela, which itself comes from the Germanic name Adalheidis, meaning 'noble kind' or 'noble sort'.
Meaning
noble kind
Language Evolution
Adalheidis (Old High German), Adela (Old French), Adelita (Spanish)
Historical Usage
Adelita gained popularity in Mexico during the early 20th century, particularly associated with the Mexican Revolution and the song 'La Adelita', which celebrated a female revolutionary figure.
Variants & Derivatives
Adela, Adele, Addie
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Adelita is perceived as a strong and feminine name, often associated with empowerment and resilience, largely due to its historical connotations.
Famous People
Adelita de Charro (Mexican revolutionary figure), Adelita S. Grijalva (U.S. politician)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Adelita"
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 "Adelita"
"Adelita" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 6781st of 9107 | 19 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 3343rd of 9204 | 136 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2104th of 12526 | 520 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2597th of 19264 | 467 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 5225th of 27321 | 261 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 8858th of 35406 | 190 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 5511th of 30306 | 278 |
Regional Popularity of "Adelita" 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 "Adelita" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
56.52% 1330th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
100.00% 2430th/2430 |
37.36% 1066th/2853 |
70.27% 1950th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
38.74% 1363rd/3518 |
37.34% 1510th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
49.56% 2574th/5194 |
43.50% 2748th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
83.69% 6120th/7313 |
100.00% 7463rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
58.71% 4005th/6822 |
72.23% 4533rd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Adelita"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Adelita" 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.