Adison Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Adison originates from the English surname Addison, meaning 'son of Adam.' It has evolved from historical forms to a modern first name, reflecting creativity and individuality. There is no biblical relevance associated with the name.
The name Adison is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) 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 relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Adison has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Adison' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7050th out of 7545 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4804th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3490th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11932nd out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10374th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1311th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3695th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Adison' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Adison"
Pronunciation
/ˈeɪdɪsən/
Origin
English
Etymology
Adison is derived from the surname Addison, which means 'son of Adam.' The name Adam itself comes from the Hebrew word 'adamah,' meaning 'earth' or 'ground.'
Meaning
son of Adam
Language Evolution
Addison (surname), Adison (modern variant)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the late 20th century as a given name, evolving from its use as a surname.
Variants & Derivatives
Addison, Addy, Aiden
Modern Popularity & Image
Adison is perceived as a modern and trendy name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Adison D. Heller, American politician, Adison O'Rourke, Canadian singer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Adison"
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 "Adison"
"Adison" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 7050th of 7545 | 7 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 4804th of 16616 | 154 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3490th of 24088 | 440 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 11932nd of 23106 | 51 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 10374th of 27321 | 89 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1311th of 35406 | 2,644 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3695th of 30306 | 502 |
Regional Popularity of "Adison" 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) |
- | - | - |
63.94% 4039th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
48.68% 3560th/7313 |
67.40% 5030th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Adison" by Generation for Female 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) |
20.19% 925th/4582 |
34.06% 1759th/5164 |
18.43% 1348th/7313 |
21.59% 1611th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
94.70% 3773rd/3984 |
82.79% 3715th/4487 |
58.71% 4005th/6822 |
58.80% 3690th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Adison"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Adison" 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.