Addison
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Son of Adam; Little Adam
Background: The name Addison originates from the English surname, which means 'son of Adam.' It is derived from the given name Adam combined with the suffix -son, indicating lineage. Additionally, in Gaelic contexts, the name can be interpreted as 'little Adam,' further connecting it to its roots.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#273
Total births
159,245
Most popular decade
2000s
(165,582 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-44 ranks)
Years in Top 100
19
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
8.4% male
91.6% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 19
- First year rank
- #392
- Peak year
- 2006
- Peak year births
- 445
- Peak rank
- #562
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 81
- Recent rank
- #1,930
Female
- First year
- 1980
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #9,096
- Peak year
- 2007
- Peak year births
- 11,949
- Peak rank
- #11
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 3,327
- Recent rank
- #68
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).