Addison
Addison is of English origin, meaning 'son of Adam.' Originally a surname and traditionally used for boys, it has become a popular feminine given name in recent decades, especially in the United States.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 2,800. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 9,312
- 2012: 8,183
- 2013: 7,740
- 2014: 7,010
- 2015: 6,735
- 2016: 6,341
- 2017: 5,639
- 2018: 5,232
- 2019: 4,495
- 2020: 4,497
- 2021: 4,490
- 2022: 3,968
- 2023: 3,536
- 2024: 3,335
- 2025: 2,971
- 2026 (projected): 2,800
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce
- •Has a unisex quality with traditionally masculine origins
- •Popular surname-as-first-name trend
- •Natural nickname 'Addie' is playful and feminine
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Addison Shepherd
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Statistics
148,893
Total births since 1880
2007
Peak year
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