Addison
Addison: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈædɪsən/ · [ˈæɾɪsən]
Meaning and origin of Addison
- A surname transferred from the given name.
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
- A female given name transferred from the surname popular in the 2000s, following Alison and Madison.
Etymology
A patronymic surname from a medieval diminutive form of Adam + -son.
How popular is Addison?
Since 1880, 148,893 girls and 13,427 boys in the U.S. have been named Addison (92% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #11 in 2007. Its highest rank for boys was #382 in 1883. In 2025 it ranked #84 for girls, with 3,033 babies given the name.
Names similar to Addison
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Sibling name ideas for Addison
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Addison FAQ
What does the name Addison mean?
A surname transferred from the given name. A male given name transferred from the surname. A female given name transferred from the surname popular in the 2000s, following Alison and Madison. A patronymic surname from a medieval diminutive form of Adam + -son.
What is the origin of the name Addison?
Addison is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Addison?
Since 1880, 148,893 girls and 13,427 boys in the U.S. have been named Addison (92% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #11 in 2007. Its highest rank for boys was #382 in 1883. In 2025 it ranked #84 for girls, with 3,033 babies given the name.
Is Addison a boy or girl name?
Addison is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 148,893 girls and 13,427 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.