Girl nameCurrently #271 in the USSteady
Adelaide
//ˈædəˌleɪd//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20168 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Adelaide's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Adelaide's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Adelaide |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 65 |
| 1881 | 62 |
| 1882 | 74 |
| 1883 | 85 |
| 1884 | 98 |
| 1885 | 94 |
| 1886 | 94 |
| 1887 | 104 |
| 1888 | 98 |
| 1889 | 105 |
| 1890 | 102 |
| 1891 | 119 |
| 1892 | 112 |
| 1893 | 144 |
| 1894 | 136 |
| 1895 | 142 |
| 1896 | 130 |
| 1897 | 142 |
| 1898 | 148 |
| 1899 | 144 |
| 1900 | 183 |
| 1901 | 147 |
| 1902 | 151 |
| 1903 | 144 |
| 1904 | 123 |
| 1905 | 130 |
| 1906 | 154 |
| 1907 | 150 |
| 1908 | 167 |
| 1909 | 198 |
| 1910 | 206 |
| 1911 | 223 |
| 1912 | 299 |
| 1913 | 321 |
| 1914 | 396 |
| 1915 | 502 |
| 1916 | 449 |
| 1917 | 537 |
| 1918 | 486 |
| 1919 | 489 |
| 1920 | 471 |
| 1921 | 437 |
| 1922 | 414 |
| 1923 | 368 |
| 1924 | 330 |
| 1925 | 308 |
| 1926 | 275 |
| 1927 | 281 |
| 1928 | 240 |
| 1929 | 220 |
| 1930 | 209 |
| 1931 | 148 |
| 1932 | 130 |
| 1933 | 118 |
| 1934 | 139 |
| 1935 | 102 |
| 1936 | 128 |
| 1937 | 110 |
| 1938 | 117 |
| 1939 | 97 |
| 1940 | 110 |
| 1941 | 111 |
| 1942 | 95 |
| 1943 | 113 |
| 1944 | 75 |
| 1945 | 67 |
| 1946 | 66 |
| 1947 | 80 |
| 1948 | 84 |
| 1949 | 65 |
| 1950 | 64 |
| 1951 | 58 |
| 1952 | 57 |
| 1953 | 53 |
| 1954 | 55 |
| 1955 | 44 |
| 1956 | 49 |
| 1957 | 46 |
| 1958 | 33 |
| 1959 | 39 |
| 1960 | 36 |
| 1961 | 28 |
| 1962 | 32 |
| 1963 | 26 |
| 1964 | 24 |
| 1965 | 18 |
| 1966 | 20 |
| 1967 | 26 |
| 1968 | 17 |
| 1969 | 16 |
| 1970 | 14 |
| 1971 | 13 |
| 1972 | 13 |
| 1973 | 9 |
| 1974 | 16 |
| 1975 | 17 |
| 1976 | 14 |
| 1977 | 23 |
| 1978 | 23 |
| 1979 | 26 |
| 1980 | 19 |
| 1981 | 18 |
| 1982 | 25 |
| 1983 | 34 |
| 1984 | 27 |
| 1985 | 30 |
| 1986 | 31 |
| 1987 | 34 |
| 1988 | 39 |
| 1989 | 29 |
| 1990 | 41 |
| 1991 | 48 |
| 1992 | 49 |
| 1993 | 55 |
| 1994 | 76 |
| 1995 | 62 |
| 1996 | 81 |
| 1997 | 91 |
| 1998 | 106 |
| 1999 | 115 |
| 2000 | 134 |
| 2001 | 167 |
| 2002 | 174 |
| 2003 | 167 |
| 2004 | 211 |
| 2005 | 278 |
| 2006 | 285 |
| 2007 | 410 |
| 2008 | 558 |
| 2009 | 535 |
| 2010 | 711 |
| 2011 | 775 |
| 2012 | 919 |
| 2013 | 1,020 |
| 2014 | 1,050 |
| 2015 | 1,163 |
| 2016 | 1,240 |
| 2017 | 1,163 |
| 2018 | 1,118 |
| 2019 | 1,065 |
| 2020 | 1,139 |
| 2021 | 1,190 |
| 2022 | 1,122 |
| 2023 | 1,106 |
| 2024 | 1,158 |
Adelaide through the decades
- Adelaide peaked in 2016, when 1,240 babies were named Adelaide in the US.
- The 2020s were Adelaide's strongest decade, averaging 1,143 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Adelaide has risen 75% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Adelaide currently ranks #271 in the US and is holding steady.