Adeline
Adeline: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ΛΓ¦dΙlΙͺn/ Β· /ΛΓ¦dΙliΛn/
Meaning and origin of Adeline
- A female given name from the Germanic languages.
Etymology
From Old French Adeline, a diminutive form of Adela and Adele brought to England by the Normans.
How popular is Adeline?
Since 1880, 80,812 girls and 26 boys in the U.S. have been named Adeline (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #58 in 2024. Its highest rank for boys was #4154 in 1928. In 2025 it ranked #59 for girls, with 3,864 babies given the name.
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Adeline FAQ
What does the name Adeline mean?
A female given name from the Germanic languages. From Old French Adeline, a diminutive form of Adela and Adele brought to England by the Normans.
What is the origin of the name Adeline?
Adeline is listed as a name of Germanic origin.
How popular is the name Adeline?
Since 1880, 80,812 girls and 26 boys in the U.S. have been named Adeline (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #58 in 2024. Its highest rank for boys was #4154 in 1928. In 2025 it ranked #59 for girls, with 3,864 babies given the name.
Is Adeline a boy or girl name?
Adeline is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 80,812 girls and 26 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.