Adele
Adele: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈdɛl/
Meaning and origin of Adele
- A female given name from the Germanic languages.
Etymology
Borrowed from French Adèle, equivalent of Adela, from a Germanic root meaning “noble”. Compare athel, German edel, Old English æþele.
How popular is Adele?
Since 1880, 42,362 girls and 11 boys in the U.S. have been named Adele (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #187 in 1914. Its highest rank for boys was #1373 in 1908. In 2025 it ranked #751 for girls, with 362 babies given the name.
Names similar to Adele
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Sibling name ideas for Adele
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Adele FAQ
What does the name Adele mean?
A female given name from the Germanic languages. Borrowed from French Adèle, equivalent of Adela, from a Germanic root meaning “noble”. Compare athel, German edel, Old English æþele.
What is the origin of the name Adele?
Adele is listed as a name of Germanic origin.
How popular is the name Adele?
Since 1880, 42,362 girls and 11 boys in the U.S. have been named Adele (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #187 in 1914. Its highest rank for boys was #1373 in 1908. In 2025 it ranked #751 for girls, with 362 babies given the name.
Is Adele a boy or girl name?
Adele is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 42,362 girls and 11 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.