Girl
Adelaide
noble, nobility
About Adelaide
Regal without being pretentious, Adelaide brings old-world sophistication into modern times. This name has experienced a renaissance among parents seeking alternatives to overused classics. Adelaide suggests refinement, intelligence, and a strong sense of self. The name carries literary and historical associations that add depth without feeling heavy. It offers excellent nickname options—Addie, Ada, Della—providing flexibility as your daughter grows and develops her own preferences. Adelaide works beautifully in formal situations while the nicknames keep it friendly and accessible daily. Parents who choose Adelaide typically value names with substance and staying power, preferring timeless elegance over trendy appeal. It's a name that commands respect while remaining warmly approachable.
Popularity of the Name Adelaide
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #186 | ||||
| 1881 | #192 | ||||
| 1882 | #186 | ||||
| 1883 | #179 | ||||
| 1884 | #182 | ||||
| 1885 | #194 | ||||
| 1886 | #204 | ||||
| 1887 | #198 | ||||
| 1888 | #233 | ||||
| 1889 | #227 | ||||
| 1890 | #242 | ||||
| 1891 | #221 | ||||
| 1892 | #248 | ||||
| 1893 | #214 | ||||
| 1894 | #228 | ||||
| 1895 | #230 | ||||
| 1896 | #245 | ||||
| 1897 | #233 | ||||
| 1898 | #242 | ||||
| 1899 | #229 | ||||
| 1900 | #233 | #140 | |||
| 1901 | #238 | #129 | |||
| 1902 | #256 | #115 | |||
| 1903 | #256 | ||||
| 1904 | #288 | #125 | |||
| 1905 | #291 | #102 | |||
| 1906 | #266 | ||||
| 1907 | #285 | ||||
| 1908 | #273 | #165 | |||
| 1909 | #254 | #162 | |||
| 1910 | #270 | #129 | |||
| 1911 | #259 | #146 | |||
| 1912 | #258 | #157 | |||
| 1913 | #257 | #156 | |||
| 1914 | #259 | ||||
| 1915 | #262 | ||||
| 1916 | #280 | ||||
| 1917 | #268 | ||||
| 1918 | #286 | #179 | |||
| 1919 | #286 | ||||
| 1920 | #299 | ||||
| 1921 | #312 | ||||
| 1922 | #320 | ||||
| 1923 | #343 | ||||
| 1924 | #376 | ||||
| 1925 | #391 | ||||
| 1926 | #409 | ||||
| 1927 | #409 | ||||
| 1928 | #438 | ||||
| 1929 | #444 | ||||
| 1930 | #465 | ||||
| 1931 | #543 | ||||
| 1932 | #576 | ||||
| 1933 | #594 | ||||
| 1934 | #544 | ||||
| 1935 | #646 | ||||
| 1936 | #586 | ||||
| 1937 | #646 | ||||
| 1938 | #635 | ||||
| 1939 | #693 | ||||
| 1940 | #660 | ||||
| 1941 | #669 | ||||
| 1942 | #781 | ||||
| 1943 | #725 | ||||
| 1944 | #881 | ||||
| 1945 | #925 | ||||
| 1947 | #983 | ||||
| 1948 | #949 | ||||
| 2005 | #901 | #642 | |||
| 2006 | #926 | #787 | |||
| 2007 | #713 | #700 | |||
| 2008 | #551 | #855 | #499 | ||
| 2009 | #571 | #878 | #410 | #476 | |
| 2010 | #434 | #918 | #424 | ||
| 2011 | #408 | #796 | #276 | #312 | |
| 2012 | #346 | #947 | #391 | #274 | |
| 2013 | #320 | #634 | #333 | #872 | #262 |
| 2014 | #317 | #736 | #317 | #850 | #271 |
| 2015 | #272 | #595 | #321 | #218 | |
| 2016 | #255 | #615 | #855 | #210 | |
| 2017 | #277 | #571 | #372 | #208 | |
| 2018 | #297 | #627 | #391 | #861 | #216 |
| 2019 | #304 | #495 | #692 | #182 | |
| 2020 | #272 | #485 | #260 | #799 | #187 |
| 2021 | #261 | #389 | #404 | #179 | |
| 2022 | #282 | #403 | #353 | #262 | |
| 2023 | #286 | #366 | #609 | #236 | |
| 2024 | #271 | #431 | #411 | #235 | |
| 2025 | #289 | #360 | #329 | ||
| 1997 | #766 | ||||
| 1999 | #958 | ||||
| 2003 | #894 | #852 | |||
| 1965 | #385 | ||||
| 1976 | #430 | ||||
| 2000 | #770 | ||||
| 2001 | #844 | ||||
| 2002 | #785 | ||||
| 2004 | #801 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Adelaide
Names Similar to Adelaide
Nicknames for Adelaide
- Addie
- Adele
- Della
- Laidy
- Adie
Famous People Named Adelaide
| Adelaide of Italy | Holy Roman Empress |
| Adelaide Anne Procter | English poet |
| Adelaide Ferrière | French percussionist |
| Adelaide Clemens | Australian actress |
| Adelaide Labille-Guiard | French painter |
| Adelaide Tambo | South African anti-apartheid activist |
| Adelaide Ames | American astronomer |
| Adelaide Hall | American jazz singer |
| Adelaide Hoodless | Canadian women's rights activist |
| Adelaide Ferreira | Portuguese singer |
| Adelaide Ristori | Italian actress |
| Adelaide of Maurienne | Queen consort of France |
| Adelaide Tovar | Mexican actress |
| Adelaide of Aquitaine | French princess |
| Adelaide Crapsey | American poet |
| Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen | British queen consort |
| Adelaide of Hungary | Queen consort of Bohemia |
| Adelaide Borghi-Mamo | Italian soprano |
| Adelaide Gail Zappa | American author and activist |
Characters Named Adelaide
| Adelaide Wilson | Us |
| Adelaide Adams | American Dad! |
| Adelaide Herrmann | The Night Circus |
| Adelaide of the Pasture | The Chronicles of Narnia |
| Adelaide Addison | Scrubs |
| Adelaide de Fontenay | The Hollow Crown |
| Adelaide Daniels | Law & Order - Special Victims Unit |
| Adelaide Norris | American Horror Story |
| Adelaide Sinclair | The Society of S |
| Adelaide Brooke | Sarah Jane Adventures |
| Adelaide McNeil | Final Destination |
| Adelaide Bartlett | The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher |
| Adelaide Bragdon | The Witch of Blackbird Pond |
| Adelaide Morgan | Criminal Minds |
| Adelaide Labeau | From Dusk Till Dawn - The Series |
| Adelaide | American McGee's Alice |