Adeline Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The name Adeline saw its peak usage in the United States in 2016, when over 4,000 babies were named Adeline​

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A Deep Dive

Adeline Overview

Meaning

Noble

Gender

Girl

Origin

French

Etymology

Derived from the Old German name “Adalheidis,” meaning “noble kind.” The name evolved through Old French as “Adeline” and became popular in English-speaking countries.

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈædəlaɪn/

Popularity

The name Adeline is cherished internationally, seen frequently in countries such as France and Canada. In 2023, it maintained its top 100 status in the USA.

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

7 letters

Numerology

5 (Visionary, Expansive, Adventurous)

Name Styles

Vintage, Classic, Popular

Associated Traits

Graceful, nurturing, artistic, compassionate

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Saint Adeline was an abbess and a noblewoman, contributing to her name’s historical and cultural resonance.

Name Day

October 20th (Saint Adeline’s Day)
A Deep Dive

Adeline Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Adelina, Adelind, Adelita, Adelynn, Adelene

Common Nicknames

Addie, Lina, Dell, Adele

Diminutives

Addy, Lin, Della, Ade

Famous People

  • Adeline Genee
    (Danish Ballet Dancer)
  • Adeline Gray
    (American Wrestler)
  • Adeline Knapp
    (American Writer)
  • Adeline Yen Mah
    (Chinese-American Author)
  • Adeline De Walt Reynolds
    (American Actress)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Adeline March
    ("Adeline's Secret," Film)
  • "Adeline's Melody"
    (Novel)
  • Adeline Collins
    ("Adeline's Legacy," TV Series)
  • "Adeline's Quest"
    (Video Game)
  • Adeline Parker
    ("The Adventures of Adeline," Book Series)

Places

  • Adeline Street
    (California, USA)
  • Adeline Village
    (Illinois, USA)
  • Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park
    (Illinois, USA)
  • Adeline Place
    (Ontario, Canada)
  • Adeline Park
    (New South Wales, Australia)

What Is the Meaning of Adeline?

Adeline, which means “noble” or “nobility,” is often linked to graceful and elegant personalities, conveying sophistication and charm wherever they go.

What Is the Origin of The Name Adeline?

Adeline has its roots in Germany, derived from the Old High German name Adalheidis. It has evolved through various languages, including French and English, maintaining its noble essence throughout history.

Adeline Name Popularity

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

United States flagUnited States#942021#922022#712023
Top 3 Rankings#632016#642017#712023

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Adeline

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
202371
(+21 from 2022)
3074
(+250 from 2022)
0.17574
202292
(+2 from 2021)
2824
(+58 from 2021)
0.15750
202194
(+5 from 2020)
2766
(+48 from 2020)
0.15439
202099
(-8 from 2019)
2718
(-358 from 2019)
0.15376
201991
(-13 from 2018)
3076
(-412 from 2018)
0.16764
201878
(-14 from 2017)
3488
(-449 from 2017)
0.18756
201764
(-1 from 2016)
3937
(-181 from 2016)
0.20840
201663
(+72 from 2015)
4118
(+1706 from 2015)
0.21272
2015135
(+85 from 2014)
2412
(+882 from 2014)
0.12364
2014220
(+13 from 2013)
1530
(+153 from 2013)
0.07821
2013233
(+5 from 2012)
1377
(+34 from 2012)
0.07143
2012238
(+50 from 2011)
1343
(+240 from 2011)
0.06925
2011288
(+35 from 2010)
1103
(+113 from 2010)
0.05692
2010323
(+29 from 2009)
990
(+68 from 2009)
0.05049
2009352
(+11 from 2008)
922
(+12 from 2008)
0.04553
2008363
(+26 from 2007)
910
(+70 from 2007)
0.04369
2007389
(+78 from 2006)
840
(+164 from 2006)
0.03969
2006467
(+85 from 2005)
676
(+155 from 2005)
0.03234
2005552
(+36 from 2004)
521
(+41 from 2004)
0.02567
2004588
(+70 from 2003)
480
(+77 from 2003)
0.02379
2003658
(+32 from 2002)
403
(+39 from 2002)
0.02009
2002690
(+55 from 2001)
364
(+43 from 2001)
0.01843
2001745
(+60 from 2000)
321
(+39 from 2000)
0.01620
2000805
(+119 from 1999)
282
(+54 from 1999)
0.01413
1999924
(+150 from 1998)
228
(+47 from 1998)
0.01171
19981074
(+74 from 1997)
181
(+19 from 1997)
0.00934
19971148
(+189 from 1996)
162
(+35 from 1996)
0.00849
19961337
(+145 from 1995)
127
(+20 from 1995)
0.00662
19951482
(+75 from 1994)
107
(+8 from 1994)
0.00557
19941557
(+308 from 1993)
99
(+23 from 1993)
0.00508
19931865
(+83 from 1992)
76
(+5 from 1992)
0.00385
19921948
(-54 from 1991)
71
(-3 from 1991)
0.00354
19911894
(+395 from 1990)
74
(+19 from 1990)
0.00364
19902289
(-455 from 1989)
55
(-17 from 1989)
0.00268
19891834
(+217 from 1988)
72
(+15 from 1988)
0.00361
19882051
(+14 from 1987)
57
(+4 from 1987)
0.00296
19872065
(+130 from 1986)
53
(+6 from 1986)
0.00283
19862195
(-147 from 1985)
47
(-5 from 1985)
0.00255
19852048
(+422 from 1984)
52
(+14 from 1984)
0.00282
19842470
(-110 from 1983)
38
(-2 from 1983)
0.00211
19832360
(+132 from 1982)
40
(+2 from 1982)
0.00224
19822492
(-507 from 1981)
38
(-15 from 1981)
0.00209
19811985
(+322 from 1980)
53
(+11 from 1980)
0.00296
19802307
(+364 from 1979)
42
(+9 from 1979)
0.00236
19792671
(-402 from 1978)
33
(-7 from 1978)
0.00191
19782269
(+335 from 1977)
40
(+8 from 1977)
0.00243
19772604
(+491 from 1976)
32
(+9 from 1976)
0.00195
19763095
(-1109 from 1975)
23
(-21 from 1975)
0.00146
19751986
(+42 from 1974)
44
(+3 from 1974)
0.00282
19742028
(+281 from 1973)
41
(+8 from 1973)
0.00262
19732309
(+142 from 1972)
33
(+4 from 1972)
0.00212
19722451
(-76 from 1971)
29
(-3 from 1971)
0.00180
19712375
(-359 from 1970)
32
(-9 from 1970)
0.00183
19702016
(+118 from 1969)
41
(+6 from 1969)
0.00224
19692134
(-135 from 1968)
35
(-1 from 1968)
0.00199
19681999
(-150 from 1967)
36
(-4 from 1967)
0.00211
19671849
(-301 from 1966)
40
(-12 from 1966)
0.00233
19661548
(+124 from 1965)
52
(+7 from 1965)
0.00296
19651672
(-202 from 1964)
45
(-14 from 1964)
0.00246
19641470
(-98 from 1963)
59
(-6 from 1963)
0.00301
19631372
(-13 from 1962)
65
(-1 from 1962)
0.00327
19621359
(+70 from 1961)
66
(+5 from 1961)
0.00326
19611429
(-143 from 1960)
61
(-12 from 1960)
0.00294
19601286
(+13 from 1959)
73
(+5 from 1959)
0.00351
19591299
(-142 from 1958)
68
(-16 from 1958)
0.00327
19581157
(+144 from 1957)
84
(+18 from 1957)
0.00407
19571301
(-236 from 1956)
66
(-26 from 1956)
0.00315
19561065
(+65 from 1955)
92
(+14 from 1955)
0.00447
19551130
(-110 from 1954)
78
(-14 from 1954)
0.00389
19541020
(-19 from 1953)
92
No change from 1953
0.00462
19531001
(-152 from 1952)
92
(-25 from 1952)
0.00477
1952849
(+33 from 1951)
117
(+13 from 1951)
0.00615
1951882
(-58 from 1950)
104
(-8 from 1950)
0.00563
1950824
(-61 from 1949)
112
(-16 from 1949)
0.00637
1949763
(-33 from 1948)
128
(-6 from 1948)
0.00729
1948730
(-43 from 1947)
134
(-16 from 1947)
0.00769
1947687
(-64 from 1946)
150
(-12 from 1946)
0.00825
1946623
No change from 1945
162
(+26 from 1945)
0.01004
1945623
(-67 from 1944)
136
(-35 from 1944)
0.01010
1944556
(+17 from 1943)
171
(-3 from 1943)
0.01251
1943573
(-10 from 1942)
174
(+2 from 1942)
0.01212
1942563
(-58 from 1941)
172
(-17 from 1941)
0.01237
1941505
(-31 from 1940)
189
(-13 from 1940)
0.01517
1940474
(-19 from 1939)
202
(-12 from 1939)
0.01710
1939455
(-21 from 1938)
214
(-24 from 1938)
0.01887
1938434
(-21 from 1937)
238
(-7 from 1937)
0.02085
1937413
(-22 from 1936)
245
(-19 from 1936)
0.02224
1936391
(-15 from 1935)
264
(-19 from 1935)
0.02450
1935376
(-28 from 1934)
283
(-43 from 1934)
0.02604
1934348
(-23 from 1933)
326
(-45 from 1933)
0.03012
1933325
(-35 from 1932)
371
(-93 from 1932)
0.03547
1932290
(-9 from 1931)
464
(-26 from 1931)
0.04194
1931281
(-13 from 1930)
490
(-65 from 1930)
0.04440
1930268
(-12 from 1929)
555
(-59 from 1929)
0.04758
1929256
(-24 from 1928)
614
(-107 from 1928)
0.05304
1928232
(-9 from 1927)
721
(-85 from 1927)
0.06031
1927223
(-18 from 1926)
806
(-138 from 1926)
0.06519
1926205
(-6 from 1925)
944
(-78 from 1925)
0.07674
1925199
(-8 from 1924)
1022
(-120 from 1924)
0.08091
1924191
(+4 from 1923)
1142
(+65 from 1923)
0.08814
1923195
(-2 from 1922)
1077
(-8 from 1922)
0.08599
1922193
(-16 from 1921)
1085
(-161 from 1921)
0.08697
1921177
(-1 from 1920)
1246
(-14 from 1920)
0.09737
1920176
(-4 from 1919)
1260
(-1 from 1919)
0.10128
1919172
(-3 from 1918)
1261
(-40 from 1918)
0.10735
1918169
(-6 from 1917)
1301
(+67 from 1917)
0.10820
1917163
(+3 from 1916)
1234
(+66 from 1916)
0.10982
1916166
(+1 from 1915)
1168
(+71 from 1915)
0.10758
1915167
(-1 from 1914)
1097
(+219 from 1914)
0.10714
1914166
(+7 from 1913)
878
(+210 from 1913)
0.11021
1913173
(-1 from 1912)
668
(+98 from 1912)
0.10200
1912172
(+4 from 1911)
570
(+157 from 1911)
0.09715
1911176
(-4 from 1910)
413
(+18 from 1910)
0.09348
1910172
(+1 from 1909)
395
(+50 from 1909)
0.09415
1909173
(-1 from 1908)
345
(-1 from 1908)
0.09373
1908172
(+5 from 1907)
346
(+31 from 1907)
0.09759
1907177
(+11 from 1906)
315
(+51 from 1906)
0.09335
1906188
(+11 from 1905)
264
(+28 from 1905)
0.08423
1905199
(-14 from 1904)
236
(-23 from 1904)
0.07616
1904185
(+15 from 1903)
259
(+47 from 1903)
0.08857
1903200
(-12 from 1902)
212
(-28 from 1902)
0.07621
1902188
(+20 from 1901)
240
(+48 from 1901)
0.08561
1901208
(-6 from 1900)
192
(-45 from 1900)
0.07552
1900202
(-6 from 1899)
237
(+37 from 1899)
0.07459
1899196
(+5 from 1898)
200
(-13 from 1898)
0.08081
1898201
(+10 from 1897)
213
(+41 from 1897)
0.07770
1897211
(-8 from 1896)
172
(-15 from 1896)
0.06928
1896203
(-1 from 1895)
187
(+7 from 1895)
0.07421
1895202
(-1 from 1894)
180
(+6 from 1894)
0.07284
1894201
(+16 from 1893)
174
(+33 from 1893)
0.07374
1893217
(-8 from 1892)
141
(-7 from 1892)
0.06260
1892209
(-7 from 1891)
148
(+16 from 1891)
0.06580
1891202
(-7 from 1890)
132
(-18 from 1890)
0.06715
1890195
(-11 from 1889)
150
(-4 from 1889)
0.07438
1889184
(+13 from 1888)
154
(+26 from 1888)
0.08139
1888197
(+3 from 1887)
128
(+25 from 1887)
0.06757
1887200
(+14 from 1886)
103
(+18 from 1886)
0.06627
1886214
(-6 from 1885)
85
(-1 from 1885)
0.05529
1885208
(-42 from 1884)
86
(-26 from 1884)
0.06059
1884166
(+18 from 1883)
112
(+30 from 1883)
0.08140
1883184
(+13 from 1882)
82
(+12 from 1882)
0.06830
1882197
(-1 from 1881)
70
(+12 from 1881)
0.06050
1881196
(+12 from 1880)
58
(+4 from 1880)
0.05867
1880208
First SSA data recorded
54
First SSA data recorded
0.05533

American States Popularity Rankings for Adeline

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

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#852021#872022#812023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#1422021#1252022#1242023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#1032021#932022#992023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#1052021#1032022#762023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#522021#602022#382023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#1312021#972022#982023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#782021#582022#562023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#1062021#1032022#1062023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#1132021#902022#712023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#942021#772022#722023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#1402021#1612022#992023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#1312021#1622022#1502023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#812021#992022#712023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#862021#832022#582023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#1172021#1002022#812023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#1042021#992022#702023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#982021#852022#582023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#762021#802022#822023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#722021#842022#652023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#802021#1182022#812023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#662021#832022#592023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#552021#432022#502023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#962021#1352022#872023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#702021#1102022#812023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#1082021#772022#662023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#612021#1252022#492023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#1032021#862022#782023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#1442021#772022#702023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#752021#962022#1022023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#712021#622022#1312023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#962021#782022#1092023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#1232021#1302022#1062023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#1422021#822022#762023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#1312021#912022#822023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#622021#382022#372023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#672021#862022#882023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1252021#1272022#362023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#602021#702022#942023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#552021#502022#402023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1052021#752022#792023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#1802021#1712022#822023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#912020#1182021#992022

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#802021#852022#1132023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#802021#492022#432023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2032021#1482022#632023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#722021#832022#1302023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#672021#242022#252023

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#572021#732022#472023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#692021#912022#1732023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#792019#1772020#792023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#172017#302018#412020

Popularity Rankings for Adeline in other Countries and American Territories

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

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#1182021#972022#732023

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#992021#892022#972023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#1132021#1782022#1102023

Popularity in France

France flagFrance#1312001#1452002#1902003

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium flagBelgium#1691997#1871998#1992000

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#2862016#1812023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#2572020#2402021#1992022

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#2982021#3542022#2642023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#3042021#3582022#3422023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#6612021#4202022#3162023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#3172019#3852020#3552021

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#4152022#4252023

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#6002017#7772018#8842021

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#7242015

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

Is Adeline a Name for Boys or Girls?

Adeline is considered a girl’s name because of its gentle, melodic qualities that are often associated with femininity.

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

Adeline in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Adeline Genee (Ballet Dancer, 1878–1970): A Danish ballet dancer who was a pioneer in her field and co-founded the Royal Academy of Dance.
  • Adeline Gray (Wrestler, born 1991): An American wrestler who has won multiple world championships and is a prominent figure in women's wrestling.
  • Adeline Knapp (Writer, 1860–1909): An American writer and journalist known for her works on California history and early journalism.
  • Adeline Yen Mah (Author, born 1937): A Chinese-American author famous for her memoir "Falling Leaves."
  • Adeline De Walt Reynolds (Actress, 1862–1961): An American actress who began her film career in her seventies and appeared in numerous movies.
  • Adeline Andre (Fashion Designer, born 1949): A French fashion designer celebrated for her innovative designs and contributions to haute couture.
  • Adeline Boutain (Painter, 1862–1946): A French painter recognized for her detailed and vibrant works.
  • Adeline March ("Adeline's Secret," 2021 Film): Follows Adeline March, a young woman who discovers a mysterious family secret that changes her life.
  • "Adeline's Melody" (2020 Novel): Tells the heartwarming story of Adeline, a talented young musician finding her way in the world.
  • Adeline Collins ("Adeline's Legacy," 2019 TV Series): Adeline Collins uncovers hidden family legacies that reshape her understanding of her heritage.
  • "Adeline's Quest" (2018 Video Game): An action-packed game where players join Adeline on a quest to reclaim her kingdom from dark forces.
  • Adeline Parker ("The Adventures of Adeline," 2017 Book Series): Chronicles the adventures of Adeline Parker, a brave heroine facing mythical creatures and epic challenges.
  • "The Age of Adaline" (2015 Film): A woman who stops aging after a mysterious accident and lives through decades while maintaining her secret.
  • Adeline Ruskin ("Adeline's Garden," 2016 Novel): A novel about Adeline Ruskin, who finds solace and renewal in a magical garden.
  • Adeline Gray ("Adeline Gray's Diary," 2020 TV Series): A coming-of-age series about Adeline Gray navigating the ups and downs of teenage life.
  • Adeline Dupont ("Parisian Nights," 2018 TV Series): Adeline Dupont, a French fashion designer, balances her career and personal life in glamorous Paris.
  • Adeline Thorpe ("The Mystery of Adeline Thorpe," 2017 Film): A suspenseful film where Adeline Thorpe investigates a series of unexplained events in her hometown.
  • Adeline Street (California, USA): A major thoroughfare in Berkeley and Oakland.
  • Adeline Lake (Minnesota, USA): A small lake located in Meeker County.
  • Sainte-Adeline (Quebec, Canada): A parish municipality in the Lanaudière region.
  • Adeline Park (Illinois, USA): A community park located in Rockford.
  • Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park (Illinois, USA): A state park on Lake Michigan with hiking trails and camping.
  • Adeline Place (Ontario, Canada): A neighborhood in Ottawa.
  • Adeline Island (British Columbia, Canada): An island located in the Skeena River.
  • Adeline Park (New South Wales, Australia): A local park in Sydney.
  • Adeline Plaza (Florida, USA): A commercial plaza in Miami.
  • Adeline Falls (Washington, USA): A waterfall located in the Olympic National Park.

Similar Names to Adeline

Sibling Names for Adeline