Adeline: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced AD-uh-line · 3 syllables
Adeline means “noble”, from Germanic.
From Old French Adeline, a diminutive form of Adela and Adele brought to England by the Normans.
- Meaning
- noble
- Origin
- Germanic
- Pronunciation
- AD-uh-line
- US rank (2025)
- #59
- US babies a year
- about 3,257 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2010
- Style
- Vintage, Comeback, Rising
- Nicknames
- Addie
How popular is Adeline?
Adeline was the #59 name in the US in 2025, given to 3,864 babies. It’s rising: up 110% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2010.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #59 |
| England & Wales | #385 |
| Scotland | #429 |
| Ireland | #378 |
| France | #811 |
| Canada | #121 |
| Australia | #77 |
How old are people named Adeline?
Half of US adults named Adeline are older than 26; most are between 18 and 88. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Adeline
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Adelaide
- Eveline
- Ella
- Matilda
- Frida
- Adela
- Evelina
- Clementine
- Evaline
- Josephine
- Magdalene
- Emmie
- Zora
- Magnolia
- Aurelia
- Aurore
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Questions about Adeline
What does the name Adeline mean?
Adeline means “noble”. It comes from Germanic.
How do you pronounce Adeline?
Adeline is pronounced AD-uh-line.
How popular is the name Adeline?
Adeline was the #59 name in the US in 2025, given to 3,864 babies. It’s rising: up 110% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2010.
How old are people named Adeline?
Half of US adults named Adeline are older than 26. Most are between 18 and 88.