Adline Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Adline is a name of Old Germanic origin, meaning 'noble kind' or 'noble sort'. Its language path includes historical forms such as Adalheidis and Adeline. The name is characterized by its vintage elegance and has no biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the 19th century and has several common variants including Adeline and Adele.
The name Adline is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South 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, Adline has been stalled for female in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in South. Across generations, 'Adline' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1341st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2487th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4783rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 15863rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 21628th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Adline' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Adline"
Pronunciation
/ˈæd.laɪn/
Origin
Old Germanic
Etymology
Adline is derived from the Germanic name 'Adalheidis', which means 'noble kind' or 'noble sort'. The name evolved through various forms before reaching its modern version.
Meaning
noble, kind
Language Evolution
Adalheidis, Adeline, Adline
Historical Usage
The name Adline gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, often as a variation of Adeline.
Variants & Derivatives
Adeline, Adele, Addie
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Adline is viewed as a vintage yet elegant name, often associated with charm and sophistication.
Famous People
Adeline Virginia Woolf, Adeline Genee
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Adline"
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 "Adline"
"Adline" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1341st of 9107 | 597 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2487th of 9204 | 227 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 4783rd of 12526 | 129 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 15863rd of 19264 | 11 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 21628th of 27321 | 13 |
Regional Popularity of "Adline" 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 "Adline" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
48.18% 1140th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
80.20% 1887th/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
100.00% 2853rd/2853 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Adline"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Adline" 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.