Girl
Adele
noble, kind
About Adele
In an era of elaborate names, Adele stands as a testament to timeless elegance and refined simplicity. This classic choice has graced generations while never feeling outdated or overused. Adele carries an inherent sophistication that speaks to parents who appreciate understated beauty and cultural depth. The name's two syllables create a balanced, harmonious sound that works seamlessly in multiple languages and cultural contexts.
Adele possesses a literary and artistic quality, evoking images of European elegance and intellectual grace. It's a name that wears well at every age, from a curious toddler to a distinguished professional. The absence of trendy embellishments means Adele won't feel dated as naming fashions change. Parents who select Adele often value tradition and substance over fleeting trends. This name provides a strong foundation for any child, offering dignity and class without pretension. For families seeking a name with proven longevity and universal appeal, Adele represents a choice that honors the past while remaining perfectly suited for the present and future.
Popularity of the Name Adele
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #240 | ||||
| 1881 | #240 | ||||
| 1882 | #208 | ||||
| 1883 | #214 | ||||
| 1884 | #229 | ||||
| 1885 | #236 | ||||
| 1886 | #232 | ||||
| 1887 | #237 | ||||
| 1888 | #213 | ||||
| 1889 | #215 | ||||
| 1890 | #208 | ||||
| 1891 | #227 | ||||
| 1892 | #235 | ||||
| 1893 | #215 | ||||
| 1894 | #217 | ||||
| 1895 | #210 | ||||
| 1896 | #223 | ||||
| 1897 | #202 | ||||
| 1898 | #229 | ||||
| 1899 | #213 | ||||
| 1900 | #230 | ||||
| 1901 | #233 | ||||
| 1902 | #230 | ||||
| 1903 | #232 | ||||
| 1904 | #243 | ||||
| 1905 | #221 | ||||
| 1906 | #220 | ||||
| 1907 | #247 | ||||
| 1908 | #250 | ||||
| 1909 | #220 | ||||
| 1910 | #224 | ||||
| 1911 | #228 | ||||
| 1912 | #220 | ||||
| 1913 | #210 | ||||
| 1914 | #187 | ||||
| 1915 | #188 | ||||
| 1916 | #198 | ||||
| 1917 | #192 | ||||
| 1918 | #191 | ||||
| 1919 | #211 | ||||
| 1920 | #206 | ||||
| 1921 | #215 | ||||
| 1922 | #217 | ||||
| 1923 | #231 | ||||
| 1924 | #232 | ||||
| 1925 | #243 | ||||
| 1926 | #252 | ||||
| 1927 | #244 | ||||
| 1928 | #254 | ||||
| 1929 | #272 | ||||
| 1930 | #266 | ||||
| 1931 | #279 | ||||
| 1932 | #282 | ||||
| 1933 | #330 | ||||
| 1934 | #314 | ||||
| 1935 | #331 | ||||
| 1936 | #325 | ||||
| 1937 | #320 | ||||
| 1938 | #328 | #115 | |||
| 1939 | #374 | #170 | |||
| 1940 | #366 | #141 | |||
| 1941 | #388 | #207 | |||
| 1942 | #378 | ||||
| 1943 | #377 | ||||
| 1944 | #387 | #181 | |||
| 1945 | #392 | ||||
| 1946 | #381 | #190 | |||
| 1947 | #381 | #196 | |||
| 1948 | #360 | #206 | |||
| 1949 | #374 | #185 | |||
| 1950 | #389 | #234 | |||
| 1951 | #393 | #137 | |||
| 1952 | #376 | #156 | |||
| 1953 | #405 | #188 | |||
| 1954 | #423 | #169 | |||
| 1955 | #463 | #177 | |||
| 1956 | #490 | #152 | |||
| 1957 | #539 | #167 | |||
| 1958 | #575 | #166 | |||
| 1959 | #564 | #163 | |||
| 1960 | #605 | #143 | |||
| 1961 | #610 | #173 | |||
| 1962 | #650 | #187 | |||
| 1963 | #715 | #168 | |||
| 1964 | #752 | #158 | |||
| 1965 | #730 | #169 | #282 | ||
| 1966 | #763 | #160 | #256 | ||
| 1967 | #945 | #187 | #238 | ||
| 1968 | #984 | #122 | #271 | ||
| 1969 | #932 | #147 | #221 | ||
| 2010 | #910 | #604 | #902 | #251 | |
| 2011 | #625 | #422 | #325 | #171 | |
| 2012 | #536 | #459 | #361 | #264 | #124 |
| 2013 | #634 | #527 | #376 | #422 | #137 |
| 2014 | #764 | #566 | #262 | #426 | #104 |
| 2015 | #645 | #541 | #368 | #530 | #114 |
| 2016 | #664 | #527 | #475 | #135 | |
| 2017 | #791 | #530 | #641 | #119 | |
| 2018 | #905 | #660 | #501 | #127 | |
| 2019 | #760 | #703 | #493 | #128 | |
| 2020 | #791 | #856 | #371 | #111 | |
| 2021 | #816 | #603 | #639 | #122 | |
| 2022 | #815 | #657 | #493 | #120 | |
| 2023 | #825 | #675 | #610 | #109 | |
| 2024 | #797 | #768 | #431 | #141 | |
| 2025 | #751 | #727 | #115 | ||
| 1997 | #253 | #496 | #627 | ||
| 1998 | #242 | #302 | #345 | #686 | |
| 1999 | #265 | #393 | #596 | ||
| 2000 | #257 | #536 | #523 | ||
| 2001 | #289 | #609 | #531 | ||
| 2002 | #316 | #406 | #558 | ||
| 2003 | #456 | #559 | #379 | ||
| 2004 | #440 | #397 | |||
| 2005 | #531 | #690 | #457 | ||
| 2006 | #567 | #633 | #324 | ||
| 2007 | #528 | #550 | #395 | ||
| 2008 | #432 | #545 | #316 | ||
| 2009 | #750 | #637 | #283 | ||
| 1970 | #142 | #363 | |||
| 1971 | #136 | #258 | |||
| 1972 | #156 | #248 | |||
| 1973 | #123 | #225 | |||
| 1974 | #169 | #233 | |||
| 1975 | #246 | #218 | |||
| 1976 | #162 | #222 | |||
| 1977 | #171 | #254 | |||
| 1978 | #190 | #266 | |||
| 1979 | #227 | #261 | |||
| 1980 | #172 | #268 | |||
| 1981 | #149 | #325 | |||
| 1982 | #182 | #241 | |||
| 1983 | #236 | #280 | |||
| 1984 | #250 | #365 | |||
| 1985 | #231 | #306 | |||
| 1986 | #297 | #320 | |||
| 1987 | #274 | #362 | |||
| 1988 | #267 | #329 | |||
| 1989 | #352 | #353 | |||
| 1990 | #340 | #447 | |||
| 1991 | #335 | #423 | #764 | ||
| 1993 | #256 | #414 | #666 | ||
| 1994 | #317 | #374 | #586 | ||
| 1992 | #303 | #689 | |||
| 1995 | #417 | #650 | |||
| 1996 | #429 | #721 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Adele
Names Similar to Adele
Nicknames for Adele
- Addie
- Dell
- Delly
- Dee
- Del
Famous People Named Adele
| Adele Laurie Blue Adkins | British singer-songwriter |
| Adele Bloch-Bauer | Austrian art patron and subject of a famous portrait by Gustav Klimt |
| Adele Goldberg | American computer scientist |
| Adele Neuhauser | Austrian actress |
| Adele Silva | British actress |
| Adele Simphal | French business executive |
| Adele Spitzeder | German actress and fraudster |
| Adele Stevens | English glamour model and pornographic actress |
| Adele Mara | American actress |
| Adele Romanski | American film producer |
| Adele Sandrock | German actress |
| Adele Khoury Graham | Lebanese businesswoman |
| Adele Jergens | American actress |
| Adele Astaire | American dancer and entertainer, sister of Fred Astaire |
| Adele Morales | American artist and author |
| Adele Haenel | French actress |
| Adele Exarchopoulos | French actress |
Characters Named Adele
| Adele Blanc-Sec | from the comic book series "The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec" by Jacques Tardi |
| Adele DeWitt | from the TV series "Dollhouse" |
| Adele Stackhouse | from the TV series "True Blood" |
| Adele Manning | from the TV series "Alias" |
| Adele Loggins | from the film "The Cannonball Run" |
| Adele Stack | from the TV series "Queer as Folk" |
| Adele St. Jude | from the film "Earth vs. the Spider" |
| Adele Ferguson | from the TV series "River City" |
| Adele Howe | from the TV series "State of Affairs" |
| Adele Verlaine | from the TV series "Penny Dreadful" |
| Adele Breaux | from the film "Stay Hungry" |
| Adele Delfino | from the TV series "Desperate Housewives" |
| Adele Rushton | from the TV series "WPC 56" |
| Adele Stanton | from the TV series "The Bill" |
| Adele Morris | from the film "The Gene Krupa Story" |