Adeline
Adeline is a French name derived from the Germanic element 'adal' meaning 'noble.' It gained popularity in medieval Europe and has experienced a graceful revival in recent decades.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 4,045. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 1,103
- 2012: 1,343
- 2013: 1,377
- 2014: 1,531
- 2015: 2,413
- 2016: 4,120
- 2017: 3,937
- 2018: 3,491
- 2019: 3,078
- 2020: 2,719
- 2021: 2,770
- 2022: 2,825
- 2023: 3,091
- 2024: 3,737
- 2025: 3,864
- 2026 (projected): 4,045
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English-speaking countries
- •Has numerous nickname options for versatility
- •Strong literary presence in classic novels and poetry
- •Works well across multiple languages and cultures
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Famous People
Adeline Gray
Olympic wrestler and five-time World Champion
Adeline Yen Mah
Chinese-American author and physician
Adeline André
French supercentenarian and oldest living person in France
Adeline Sergeant
19th-century British novelist
Statistics
80,812
Total births since 1880
2016
Peak year
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