Adelaide Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Queen Adelaide, the wife of King William IV of the United Kingdom, greatly influenced the popularity of the name in the 19th century.

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A Deep Dive

Adelaide Overview

Meaning

Noble

Gender

Girl

Origin

German

Etymology

Derived from the Old High German name “Adalheidis,” meaning “noble kind” or “of noble birth.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈædəleɪd/

Popularity

Adelaide is cherished in Australia, England, and the USA. In 2023, Adelaide ranked #278 for girls in the USA.

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

8 letters

Numerology

5 (Visionary, Expansive, Adventurous)

Name Styles

Traditional, Vintage, Classic

Associated Traits

Elegant, graceful, classic

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Often associated with Saint Adelaide of Italy, who was a Holy Roman Empress known for her piety and charity.

Name Day

December 16 (Italy)
A Deep Dive

Adelaide Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Adelheid, Adeline, Adelina, Adele, Adelita, Alaide, Adelais

Common Nicknames

Addie, Ada, Della, Liddy, Adele, Delia

Diminutives

Addy, Adi, Dede, Lidey, Adel

Famous People

  • Adelaide Kane
    (Australian Actress)
  • Adelaide Clemens
    (Australian Actress)
  • Adelaide Hall
    (American-born British Jazz Singer)
  • Adelaide Johnson
    (American Sculptor)
  • Adelaide Crapsey
    (American Poet)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Adelaide Wilson
    ("Us," Film)
  • Adelaide Brooke
    ("Doctor Who," TV Series)
  • "Adelaide"
    (Song)
  • Adelaide
    ("Guys and Dolls," Musical)
  • "The Adelaide Effect"
    (Novel)
  • Adelaide Stratton
    ("Houdini & Doyle," TV Series)

Places

  • Adelaide City
    (South Australia, Australia)
  • Adelaide Hills Region
    (South Australia, Australia)
  • Port Adelaide Town
    (South Australia, Australia)
  • Adelaide Parklands
    (South Australia, Australia)

What Is the Meaning of Adelaide?

Adelaide means “noble” and “kind”. The name suggests a person who is gracious, honorable, and has a dignified personality.

What Is the Origin of The Name Adelaide?

Adelaide is derived from the Germanic name Adalheidis, composed of “adal” meaning “noble” and “heid” meaning “kind” or “type”. It has roots in Old High German and became popular in English-speaking countries through Queen Adelaide, consort of King William IV.

Adelaide Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Adelaide in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#2612021#2832022#2842023
Top 3 Rankings#1791883#1811884#1861880

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Adelaide

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023284
(-1 from 2022)
1103
(-17 from 2022)
0.06306
2022283
(-22 from 2021)
1120
(-69 from 2021)
0.06246
2021261
(+11 from 2020)
1189
(+51 from 2020)
0.06637
2020272
(+32 from 2019)
1138
(+73 from 2019)
0.06438
2019304
(-7 from 2018)
1065
(-53 from 2018)
0.05804
2018297
(-20 from 2017)
1118
(-45 from 2017)
0.06012
2017277
(-22 from 2016)
1163
(-77 from 2016)
0.06156
2016255
(+17 from 2015)
1240
(+77 from 2015)
0.06405
2015272
(+45 from 2014)
1163
(+113 from 2014)
0.05961
2014317
(+3 from 2013)
1050
(+30 from 2013)
0.05367
2013320
(+26 from 2012)
1020
(+101 from 2012)
0.05291
2012346
(+62 from 2011)
919
(+144 from 2011)
0.04738
2011408
(+26 from 2010)
775
(+64 from 2010)
0.04000
2010434
(+136 from 2009)
711
(+176 from 2009)
0.03626
2009570
(-19 from 2008)
535
(-23 from 2008)
0.02642
2008551
(+162 from 2007)
558
(+148 from 2007)
0.02679
2007713
(+213 from 2006)
410
(+125 from 2006)
0.01937
2006926
(-25 from 2005)
285
(+7 from 2005)
0.01363
2005901
(+185 from 2004)
278
(+67 from 2004)
0.01370
20041086
(+168 from 2003)
211
(+44 from 2003)
0.01046
20031254
(-75 from 2002)
167
(-7 from 2002)
0.00832
20021179
(+34 from 2001)
174
(+7 from 2001)
0.00881
20011213
(+174 from 2000)
167
(+33 from 2000)
0.00843
20001387
(+104 from 1999)
134
(+19 from 1999)
0.00671
19991491
(+66 from 1998)
115
(+9 from 1998)
0.00591
19981557
(+150 from 1997)
106
(+15 from 1997)
0.00547
19971707
(+98 from 1996)
91
(+10 from 1996)
0.00477
19961805
(+350 from 1995)
81
(+19 from 1995)
0.00422
19952155
(-295 from 1994)
62
(-14 from 1994)
0.00323
19941860
(+462 from 1993)
76
(+21 from 1993)
0.00390
19932322
(+225 from 1992)
55
(+6 from 1992)
0.00279
19922547
(+3 from 1991)
49
(+1 from 1991)
0.00244
19912550
(+249 from 1990)
48
(+7 from 1990)
0.00236
19902799
(+678 from 1989)
41
(+12 from 1989)
0.00200
19893477
(-778 from 1988)
29
(-10 from 1988)
0.00146
19882699
(+152 from 1987)
39
(+5 from 1987)
0.00203
19872851
(+121 from 1986)
34
(+3 from 1986)
0.00181
19862972
(+34 from 1985)
31
(+1 from 1985)
0.00168
19853006
(+137 from 1984)
30
(+3 from 1984)
0.00162
19843143
(-548 from 1983)
27
(-7 from 1983)
0.00150
19832595
(+748 from 1982)
34
(+9 from 1982)
0.00190
19823343
(+818 from 1981)
25
(+7 from 1981)
0.00138
19814161
(-169 from 1980)
18
(-1 from 1980)
0.00101
19803992
(-845 from 1979)
19
(-7 from 1979)
0.00107
19793147
(+135 from 1978)
26
(+3 from 1978)
0.00151
19783282
(-14 from 1977)
23
No change from 1977
0.00140
19773268
(+1093 from 1976)
23
(+9 from 1976)
0.00140
19764361
(-587 from 1975)
14
(-3 from 1975)
0.00089
19753774
(+88 from 1974)
17
(+1 from 1974)
0.00109
19743862
(+1717 from 1973)
16
(+7 from 1973)
0.00102
19735579
(-1278 from 1972)
9
(-4 from 1972)
0.00058
19724301
(+9 from 1971)
13
No change from 1971
0.00081
19714310
(-271 from 1970)
13
(-1 from 1970)
0.00074
19704039
(-578 from 1969)
14
(-2 from 1969)
0.00076
19693461
(-293 from 1968)
16
(-1 from 1968)
0.00091
19683168
(-793 from 1967)
17
(-9 from 1967)
0.00099
19672375
(+377 from 1966)
26
(+6 from 1966)
0.00151
19662752
(+186 from 1965)
20
(+2 from 1965)
0.00114
19652938
(-408 from 1964)
18
(-6 from 1964)
0.00098
19642530
(-166 from 1963)
24
(-2 from 1963)
0.00123
19632364
(-292 from 1962)
26
(-6 from 1962)
0.00131
19622072
(+178 from 1961)
32
(+4 from 1961)
0.00158
19612250
(-363 from 1960)
28
(-8 from 1960)
0.00135
19601887
(-122 from 1959)
36
(-3 from 1959)
0.00173
19591765
(+143 from 1958)
39
(+6 from 1958)
0.00188
19581908
(-320 from 1957)
33
(-13 from 1957)
0.00160
19571588
(-69 from 1956)
46
(-3 from 1956)
0.00219
19561519
(+18 from 1955)
49
(+5 from 1955)
0.00238
19551537
(-192 from 1954)
44
(-11 from 1954)
0.00219
19541345
(-13 from 1953)
55
(+2 from 1953)
0.00276
19531332
(-76 from 1952)
53
(-4 from 1952)
0.00275
19521256
(-41 from 1951)
57
(-1 from 1951)
0.00300
19511215
(-62 from 1950)
58
(-6 from 1950)
0.00314
19501153
(-32 from 1949)
64
(-1 from 1949)
0.00364
19491121
(-171 from 1948)
65
(-19 from 1948)
0.00370
1948950
(+35 from 1947)
84
(+4 from 1947)
0.00482
1947985
(+57 from 1946)
80
(+14 from 1946)
0.00440
19461042
(-117 from 1945)
66
(-1 from 1945)
0.00409
1945925
(-45 from 1944)
67
(-8 from 1944)
0.00498
1944880
(-155 from 1943)
75
(-38 from 1943)
0.00549
1943725
(+55 from 1942)
113
(+18 from 1942)
0.00787
1942780
(-112 from 1941)
95
(-16 from 1941)
0.00683
1941668
(-8 from 1940)
111
(+1 from 1940)
0.00891
1940660
(+33 from 1939)
110
(+13 from 1939)
0.00931
1939693
(-58 from 1938)
97
(-20 from 1938)
0.00855
1938635
(+11 from 1937)
117
(+7 from 1937)
0.01025
1937646
(-60 from 1936)
110
(-18 from 1936)
0.00998
1936586
(+60 from 1935)
128
(+26 from 1935)
0.01188
1935646
(-102 from 1934)
102
(-37 from 1934)
0.00939
1934544
(+50 from 1933)
139
(+21 from 1933)
0.01284
1933594
(-18 from 1932)
118
(-12 from 1932)
0.01128
1932576
(-33 from 1931)
130
(-18 from 1931)
0.01175
1931543
(-78 from 1930)
148
(-61 from 1930)
0.01341
1930465
(-21 from 1929)
209
(-11 from 1929)
0.01792
1929444
(-6 from 1928)
220
(-20 from 1928)
0.01901
1928438
(-29 from 1927)
240
(-41 from 1927)
0.02007
1927409
No change from 1926
281
(+6 from 1926)
0.02273
1926409
(-18 from 1925)
275
(-33 from 1925)
0.02235
1925391
(-15 from 1924)
308
(-22 from 1924)
0.02438
1924376
(-33 from 1923)
330
(-38 from 1923)
0.02547
1923343
(-23 from 1922)
368
(-46 from 1922)
0.02938
1922320
(-8 from 1921)
414
(-23 from 1921)
0.03318
1921312
(-13 from 1920)
437
(-34 from 1920)
0.03415
1920299
(-13 from 1919)
471
(-18 from 1919)
0.03786
1919286
No change from 1918
489
(+3 from 1918)
0.04163
1918286
(-18 from 1917)
486
(-51 from 1917)
0.04042
1917268
(+12 from 1916)
537
(+88 from 1916)
0.04779
1916280
(-18 from 1915)
449
(-53 from 1915)
0.04136
1915262
(-3 from 1914)
502
(+106 from 1914)
0.04903
1914259
(-2 from 1913)
396
(+75 from 1913)
0.04971
1913257
(+1 from 1912)
321
(+22 from 1912)
0.04901
1912258
(+1 from 1911)
299
(+76 from 1911)
0.05096
1911259
(+11 from 1910)
223
(+17 from 1910)
0.05047
1910270
(-16 from 1909)
206
(+8 from 1909)
0.04910
1909254
(+19 from 1908)
198
(+31 from 1908)
0.05379
1908273
(+12 from 1907)
167
(+17 from 1907)
0.04710
1907285
(-19 from 1906)
150
(-4 from 1906)
0.04445
1906266
(+25 from 1905)
154
(+24 from 1905)
0.04913
1905291
(-3 from 1904)
130
(+7 from 1904)
0.04195
1904288
(-32 from 1903)
123
(-21 from 1903)
0.04206
1903256
No change from 1902
144
(-7 from 1902)
0.05176
1902256
(-18 from 1901)
151
(+4 from 1901)
0.05387
1901238
(-5 from 1900)
147
(-36 from 1900)
0.05782
1900233
(-4 from 1899)
183
(+39 from 1899)
0.05759
1899229
(+13 from 1898)
144
(-4 from 1898)
0.05818
1898242
(-9 from 1897)
148
(+6 from 1897)
0.05399
1897233
(+12 from 1896)
142
(+12 from 1896)
0.05719
1896245
(-15 from 1895)
130
(-12 from 1895)
0.05159
1895230
(-2 from 1894)
142
(+6 from 1894)
0.05747
1894228
(-14 from 1893)
136
(-8 from 1893)
0.05763
1893214
(+34 from 1892)
144
(+32 from 1892)
0.06393
1892248
(-27 from 1891)
112
(-7 from 1891)
0.04980
1891221
(+21 from 1890)
119
(+17 from 1890)
0.06054
1890242
(-15 from 1889)
102
(-3 from 1889)
0.05058
1889227
(+6 from 1888)
105
(+7 from 1888)
0.05549
1888233
(-36 from 1887)
98
(-6 from 1887)
0.05173
1887197
(+7 from 1886)
104
(+10 from 1886)
0.06691
1886204
(-10 from 1885)
94
No change from 1885
0.06114
1885194
(-13 from 1884)
94
(-4 from 1884)
0.06622
1884181
(-2 from 1883)
98
(+13 from 1883)
0.07123
1883179
(+7 from 1882)
85
(+11 from 1882)
0.07080
1882186
(+6 from 1881)
74
(+12 from 1881)
0.06396
1881192
(-6 from 1880)
62
(-3 from 1880)
0.06272
1880186
First SSA data recorded
65
First SSA data recorded
0.06659

American States Popularity Rankings for Adelaide

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#4282021#3062022#4952023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#3102021#2982022#3022023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#3822021#5822022#4762023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#4792021#4142022#3662023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#2872021#2122022#5032023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#2672021#1942022#2042023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#3812021#2942022#2602023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#1822021#1982022#2022023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#1682021#2052022#2532023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#1682021#2052022#1552023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#2012021#2512022#2552023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#562021#1042022#1102023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#2302021#2182022#2232023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#1912021#2122022#1892023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#1672021#1892022#2042023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#3452021#5282022#3832023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#1382021#1452022#1762023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#3052021#4892022#3132023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#2532021#2382022#2572023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#1972021#2342022#2992023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#2802021#4032022#2902023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#2542021#1752022#2682023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#1622021#1772022#1752023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#3192021#2092022#4232023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#3492021#3522022#3052023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#2282021#1952022#2502023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3172021#2432022#2632023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#2932021#2232022#3812023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#4202021#3302022#2812023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#2312021#2482022#1832023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#2702021#4222022#2112023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#782021#1022022#612023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1342021#1772022#1222023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#2262021#3682022#3172023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2442021#4072022#1592023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#3132021#2412022#4812023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1292021#1632022#1092023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#802019#2152020#1392021

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#4662021#4602022#4502023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1772018#1672020#1422022

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#5122021#5052022#2332023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2752021#3202022#3012023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1522019#1242021#952023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3332021#2542022#3142023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2112014#1772015#942023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1052020#1312021#1342023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1922013#812020#1172022

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1592014#1862016#1732022

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#682011#872016#692020

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1651919#1852010#1692017

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#802020#752022

Popularity Rankings for Adelaide in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#1362021#2062022#1952023

Popularity in France

France flagFrance#1921918#1781919#1701987

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#2692020#4362021#3542022

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#3062020#2942021#3522022

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#4752019#4862020#3802021

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4852021#3802022

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#4182022

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#7162019#8342020#6252023

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Adelaide a Name for Boys or Girls?

Mostly, Adelaide is a girl’s name. Its roots in royal history and its association with kindness and nobility make it popular for females.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Adelaide

Adelaide in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Adelaide Kane (Actress, born 1990): An Australian actress recognized for her roles in the TV series "Reign" and "Teen Wolf."
  • Adelaide Clemens (Actress, born 1989): An Australian actress featured in films like "The Great Gatsby" and "Silent Hill: Revelation."
  • Adelaide Hall (Singer, 1901–1993): An American-born British jazz singer and entertainer who had a significant impact on the jazz scene.
  • Adelaide Johnson (Sculptor, 1859–1955): An American sculptor noted for her work in the women's suffrage movement.
  • Adelaide Crapsey (Poet, 1878–1914): An American poet who invented the cinquain, a five-line poetic form.
  • Adelaide Anne Procter (Poet, 1825–1864): An English poet whose works were highly popular in the Victorian era.
  • Adelaide Wilson ("Us," 2019 Film): A woman whose family's beach vacation turns into a nightmare when they are confronted by their doppelgängers.
  • Adelaide Brooke ("Doctor Who," 2009 TV Series): The captain of the Mars base in the episode "The Waters of Mars."
  • "Adelaide" (2015 Song): A haunting ballad that explores themes of love and loss.
  • Adelaide ("Guys and Dolls," 1950 Musical): A showgirl engaged to Nathan Detroit, who is always waiting for him to settle down.
  • "The Adelaide Effect" (2018 Novel): A thriller novel about a detective solving a series of mysterious disappearances.
  • Adelaide Stratton ("Houdini & Doyle," 2016 TV Series): A Scotland Yard detective who teams up with Harry Houdini and Arthur Conan Doyle.
  • Adelaide ("The Other Adelaide," 2014 Film): A psychological drama exploring the duality of human nature.
  • Adelaide City (South Australia, Australia): The capital city of South Australia, renowned for its festivals, arts, and cultural institutions.
  • Adelaide Hills Region (South Australia, Australia): A picturesque region east of Adelaide, famous for its wineries and scenic landscapes.
  • Port Adelaide Town (South Australia, Australia): A historic port town and suburb of Adelaide, with maritime museums and heritage buildings.
  • Adelaide Parklands (South Australia, Australia): A ring of parklands surrounding the city of Adelaide, offering recreational and sporting facilities.
  • Adelaide River Town (Northern Territory, Australia): A small town in the Northern Territory, located along the Adelaide River, known for its wildlife and crocodile tours.
  • Adelaide River (Northern Territory, Australia): A river in the Northern Territory, flowing through the town of the same name and known for its crocodile population.
  • Adelaide Plains (South Australia, Australia): A fertile agricultural region to the north of Adelaide, producing grains and vegetables.

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