Girl
Adeline
noble, nobility
About Adeline
There's something undeniably romantic about this vintage treasure that has captured hearts across generations. The name evokes images of lace-trimmed letters, afternoon tea parties, and timeless femininity, yet it never feels stuffy or overly precious. Its revival in recent years speaks to a broader appreciation for names with historical depth and literary connections. The soft vowel sounds create a gentle, lyrical quality, while the -line ending adds structure and substance. Nickname possibilities abound, from the spunky "Addie" to the more sophisticated "Lina," offering flexibility as personality develops. This is a name that photographs beautifully in cursive, sounds lovely when called across a garden, and commands respect in professional settings. It bridges the gap between old-world charm and modern sensibility with remarkable grace.
Popularity of the Name Adeline
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #208 | ||||
| 1881 | #196 | ||||
| 1882 | #197 | ||||
| 1883 | #184 | ||||
| 1884 | #166 | ||||
| 1885 | #208 | ||||
| 1886 | #214 | ||||
| 1887 | #200 | ||||
| 1888 | #197 | ||||
| 1889 | #184 | ||||
| 1890 | #195 | ||||
| 1891 | #202 | ||||
| 1892 | #209 | ||||
| 1893 | #217 | ||||
| 1894 | #201 | ||||
| 1895 | #202 | ||||
| 1896 | #203 | ||||
| 1897 | #211 | ||||
| 1898 | #201 | ||||
| 1899 | #196 | ||||
| 1900 | #202 | ||||
| 1901 | #208 | ||||
| 1902 | #188 | ||||
| 1903 | #200 | ||||
| 1904 | #185 | ||||
| 1905 | #199 | #147 | |||
| 1906 | #188 | #135 | |||
| 1907 | #177 | #157 | |||
| 1908 | #172 | ||||
| 1909 | #173 | ||||
| 1910 | #172 | #162 | |||
| 1911 | #176 | #170 | |||
| 1912 | #172 | #168 | |||
| 1913 | #173 | ||||
| 1914 | #166 | #175 | |||
| 1915 | #167 | #146 | |||
| 1916 | #166 | ||||
| 1917 | #163 | ||||
| 1918 | #169 | #173 | |||
| 1919 | #172 | ||||
| 1920 | #176 | ||||
| 1921 | #177 | #193 | |||
| 1922 | #193 | ||||
| 1923 | #195 | ||||
| 1924 | #191 | ||||
| 1925 | #199 | ||||
| 1926 | #205 | ||||
| 1927 | #223 | ||||
| 1928 | #232 | ||||
| 1929 | #256 | ||||
| 1930 | #268 | ||||
| 1931 | #281 | ||||
| 1932 | #290 | ||||
| 1933 | #325 | ||||
| 1934 | #348 | ||||
| 1935 | #376 | ||||
| 1936 | #391 | ||||
| 1937 | #413 | ||||
| 1938 | #434 | ||||
| 1939 | #455 | ||||
| 1940 | #474 | ||||
| 1941 | #505 | ||||
| 1942 | #563 | ||||
| 1943 | #573 | ||||
| 1944 | #556 | ||||
| 1945 | #623 | ||||
| 1946 | #621 | ||||
| 1947 | #687 | ||||
| 1948 | #729 | ||||
| 1949 | #762 | ||||
| 1950 | #824 | ||||
| 1951 | #881 | ||||
| 1952 | #848 | ||||
| 1953 | #1000 | ||||
| 1999 | #923 | ||||
| 2000 | #805 | ||||
| 2001 | #745 | ||||
| 2002 | #690 | ||||
| 2003 | #658 | ||||
| 2004 | #588 | ||||
| 2005 | #552 | ||||
| 2006 | #467 | ||||
| 2007 | #389 | #763 | |||
| 2008 | #363 | #797 | |||
| 2009 | #352 | #773 | |||
| 2010 | #323 | #750 | #706 | ||
| 2011 | #288 | #683 | |||
| 2012 | #239 | #891 | #558 | ||
| 2013 | #233 | #470 | |||
| 2014 | #220 | #738 | #422 | ||
| 2015 | #135 | #625 | #264 | #577 | #246 |
| 2016 | #63 | #566 | #192 | #656 | #133 |
| 2017 | #64 | #382 | #187 | #471 | #118 |
| 2018 | #78 | #383 | #148 | #433 | #123 |
| 2019 | #91 | #326 | #167 | #358 | #105 |
| 2020 | #99 | #391 | #184 | #671 | #132 |
| 2021 | #94 | #347 | #113 | #640 | #115 |
| 2022 | #92 | #323 | #177 | #414 | #103 |
| 2023 | #71 | #284 | #111 | #312 | #111 |
| 2024 | #58 | #254 | #105 | #264 | #86 |
| 2025 | #59 | #227 | #126 | #378 | #89 |
| 1965 | #297 | ||||
| 1967 | #393 | ||||
| 1968 | #401 | ||||
| 1970 | #326 | ||||
| 1972 | #389 | ||||
| 1973 | #450 | ||||
| 1974 | #374 | ||||
| 1976 | #392 | ||||
| 1978 | #428 | ||||
| 1979 | #467 | ||||
| 1981 | #423 | ||||
| 1982 | #523 | ||||
| 1983 | #477 | ||||
| 1984 | #460 | ||||
| 1988 | #491 | ||||
| 1993 | #515 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Adeline
Names Similar to Adeline
Nicknames for Adeline
- Addie
- Addy
- Dell
- Delly
- Lina
Famous People Named Adeline
| Adeline Virginia Woolf | British writer and prominent modernist |
| Adeline Yen Mah | Chinese-American author and physician |
| Adeline Gray | American wrestler and World Champion |
| Adeline Andre | French fashion designer |
| Adeline De Walt Reynolds | American actress and author |
| Adeline Blondieau | French actress and writer |
| Adeline "Nellie" Tayloe Ross | First female Governor of Wyoming and director of the U.S. Mint |
| Adeline Knapp | American suffragist and lawyer |
| Adeline Hokano | Japanese artist and printmaker |
| Adeline Rapon | French photographer and artist |
| Adeline Thévenet | French model and humanitarian |
| Adeline Sire | French journalist and radio producer |
| Adeline Gray | American wrestler and five-time World Champion |
| Adeline Pastor | Filipino fashion designer |
| Adeline Wuillème | French racing cyclist |
| Adeline Decker | American painter |
| Adeline Bourneuf | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Adeline André | French fashion designer known for her innovative designs |
| Adeline Wrona | Australian journalist and author |
| Adeline Harris Sears | American tennis player and first female Olympian |
Characters Named Adeline
| Adeline "Addie" LaRue | From the fantasy novel "The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue" by V.E. Schwab |
| Adeline March | Character in the novel "Girl in Pieces" by Kathleen Glasgow |
| Adeline Braddock | From the TV series "Bridgerton" |
| Adeline "Addie" Singer | Protagonist of the TV show "Unfabulous" |
| Adeline "Addie" Andrews | Character in the film "Secret Admirer" |
| Adeline Fitzgerald | From the novel "Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man" by Fannie Flagg |
| Adeline Blackmore | Character in the novel "The Apocalypse of Elena Mendoza" by Shaun David Hutchinson |
| Adeline Fortescue | From the film "The Dressmaker" |
| Adeline Hawkthorne | Character in the TV show "Community" |
| Adeline "Addie" Foch | From the TV series "The Killing" |
| Adeline Crawford | Character in the film "Adeline" |
| Adeline Mariana | From the novel "The Ghost and Mrs. Muir" by R.A. Dick |
| Adeline Sinclair | Character in the novel "The Sweet Far Thing" by Libba Bray |
| Adeline Bishop | From the novel "Afterworlds" by Scott Westerfeld |
| Adeline "Addie" Chauvin | Character in the film "The Family Stone" |
| Adeline "Addie" Hoyt | From the novel "Baby Teeth" by Zoje Stage |
| Adeline "Addie" Delaney | Character in the TV series "Nurse Jackie" |
| Adeline Bellamy | From the novel "Adeline" by Leila Slimani |
| Adeline Winchester | Character in the TV series "Supernatural" |
| Adeline "Addie" Emerson | From the novel "The Truth According to Us" by Annie Barrows |