Addie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Addie is an English name that means 'noble.' It evolved from names like Adelaide and Addison, rooted in Old High German. The name has a friendly and warm perception in modern times and gained popularity as a standalone name in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. There is no biblical relevance associated with this name.
The name Addie is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Addie has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Addie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1601st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2606th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4091st out of 7552 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 16616th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 205th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 329th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 707th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1432nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1453rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1164th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1252nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Addie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Addie"
Pronunciation
/ˈædi/
Origin
English
Etymology
Addie is often considered a diminutive of names like Adelaide or Addison, deriving from the Germanic element 'adel,' meaning 'noble.'
Meaning
Noble
Language Evolution
Adelaide (Old High German), Addison (English), Addie (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Addie gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a standalone name, often used for girls.
Variants & Derivatives
Adelaide, Addison, Addey
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Addie is perceived as a friendly and approachable name, often associated with warmth and kindness.
Famous People
Addie Joss - American baseball player, Addie Bundren - character from William Faulkner's novel 'As I Lay Dying'
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Addie"
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 "Addie"
"Addie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1601st of 7545 | 351 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2606th of 6773 | 158 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4091st of 7552 | 66 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 16616th of 16616 | 5 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 205th of 9107 | 17,331 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 329th of 9204 | 7,164 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 707th of 12526 | 3,530 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1432nd of 19264 | 1,170 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1453rd of 27321 | 1,619 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1164th of 35406 | 3,163 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1252nd of 30306 | 2,291 |
Regional Popularity of "Addie" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
67.37% 1594th/2366 |
- |
| 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 "Addie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
31.07% 440th/1416 |
45.40% 626th/1379 |
5.49% 130th/2366 |
56.83% 649th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
44.76% 692nd/1546 |
53.02% 825th/1556 |
9.35% 220th/2353 |
84.16% 1302nd/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
48.77% 1086th/2227 |
55.76% 1355th/2430 |
15.91% 454th/2853 |
54.81% 1521st/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
47.12% 1384th/2937 |
60.52% 2108th/3483 |
36.47% 1283rd/3518 |
55.17% 2231st/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
39.43% 1453rd/3685 |
70.15% 3139th/4475 |
26.45% 1374th/5194 |
39.54% 2498th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
23.66% 1084th/4582 |
50.37% 2601st/5164 |
12.21% 893rd/7313 |
20.89% 1559th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
34.19% 1362nd/3984 |
56.56% 2538th/4487 |
14.86% 1014th/6822 |
23.63% 1483rd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Addie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Addie" 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.