Adaline Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Adaline is a name of Latin origin meaning 'noble'. It evolved from the name Adelaide and its historical forms include Adalheidis and Adal. The name reflects traits of grace and elegance and gained popularity in the 19th century. Adaline has no biblical relevance, and its modern perception is one of charm and sophistication.

The name Adaline is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Adaline has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. Across generations, 'Adaline' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 866th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2054th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4104th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8908th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8043rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2516th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 278th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Adaline' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Adaline"

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Pronunciation

/ˈæd.ə.laɪn/

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Origin

Latin

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Etymology

The name Adaline is derived from the Latin word 'adal', meaning 'noble'. It is often considered a variant of the name Adelaide, which has similar meanings.

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Meaning

noble

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Language Evolution

Adelaide, Adalheidis, Adal

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Historical Usage

Adaline gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a feminine form of noble names and was often associated with elegance.

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Variants & Derivatives

Adelaide, Addie, Ada

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Modern Popularity & Image

Today, Adaline is viewed as a vintage yet charming name that evokes a sense of grace and refinement. It is appreciated for its classic roots and modern appeal.

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Famous People

Adaline Knapp, an American actress, Adaline Smith, a noted author

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Adaline"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Adaline"

"Adaline" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 866th of 9107 1,227
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 2054th of 9204 308
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 4104th of 12526 171
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 8908th of 19264 60
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 8043rd of 27321 138
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 2516th of 35406 1,079
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 278th of 30306 13,920

Regional Popularity of "Adaline" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Adaline" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
56.29%
797th/1416
41.77%
576th/1379
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- 79.76%
1241st/1556
- -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - 92.22%
2559th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - 83.08%
5248th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
47.77%
2189th/4582
79.53%
4107th/5164
36.61%
2677th/7313
40.94%
3055th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
6.30%
251st/3984
9.83%
441st/4487
3.75%
256th/6822
4.24%
266th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Adaline"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Adaline" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.