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soh-FEE-uh
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Addie
GirlEnglish· “short form of Adelaide or Addison”
- Meaning
- short form of Adelaide or Addison
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- A-dee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,272
- US babies 2025
- 176
- Best rank
- #76 (1885)
- Peak year
- 1920
Meaning and origin of Addie
Addie is an English name that is usually said to mean “short form of Adelaide or Addison”.
Addie is a friendly short form of Adelaide or Addison. Adelaide comes from the Germanic adal, "noble," and heid, "kind" or "type," while Addison is an English surname meaning "son of Adam." Queen Adelaide, wife of William IV of Britain, gave her name to the Australian city of Adelaide. Addie has a cheerful, vintage sound and fits with other nickname-style names like Hattie and Millie. It pairs well with longer middle names.
Other spellings with the same sound: Addy.
Popularity over time
Addie has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 82 different years. Its best national rank was #76 in 1885, and the most babies received it in 1920, when 904 were named Addie. In 2025, 176 babies were named Addie, and it ranked #1,272 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #211 in 1920, #525 in 1950, #1,268 in 1980, #1,240 in 2000, #1,178 in 2010, and #1,272 in 2025. Of the 45,361 US girls named Addie since records began, 16% were born in the 1920s, its biggest decade. The 1910s come next, with 7,077 babies. Since 2010, 3,144 more have been named Addie.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Lela, Jewell, Ora, Effie, and Leola.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Addie ranked highest in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Tennessee.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | #270 | 10 |
| Louisiana | #536 | 8 |
| Tennessee | #603 | 12 |
| Oklahoma | #697 | 5 |
| Utah | #704 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Addie is usually pronounced A-dee, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with A and ends in “-ie”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Addy.
Middle names for Addie
A few middle names that flow with Addie: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Addie
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Addie mean?
Addie is an English name that is usually said to mean “short form of Adelaide or Addison”.
What is the origin of the name Addie?
Addie has English roots. Addie is a friendly short form of Adelaide or Addison.
Is Addie a popular name?
Not especially. Addie ranked #1,272 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Addie a boy or girl name?
Addie is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Addie?
Addie is usually pronounced A-dee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings