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Addyson
GirlEnglish, American (modern coinage)· “variant of Addison, 'son of Adam'”
- Meaning
- variant of Addison, 'son of Adam'
- Origin
- English, American (modern coinage)
- Pronunciation
- AD-ih-suhn
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #1,413
- US babies 2025
- 154
- Best rank
- #192 (2010)
- Peak year
- 2010
Meaning and origin of Addyson
Addyson is an English and American (modern coinage) name that is usually said to mean “variant of Addison, 'son of Adam'”.
Addyson is a modern spelling of Addison, an English surname meaning son of Adam. The surname was built from Addy, a medieval pet form of Adam, plus the suffix son. Adam itself comes from Hebrew and is usually linked to the word for earth or ground. Originally a boy's name, Addison became a popular girl's name in the United States, and variants such as Addyson and Addisyn followed. The Y spelling gives it a softer, more feminine look. Addie is the natural nickname, and the name shares its sound with Madison and Allison.
Popularity over time
Addyson first appears in US Social Security records in 1990. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 18 different years, starting in 2004. Its best national rank was #192 in 2010, the same year it reached its highest count of 1,619 babies. In 2025, 154 babies were named Addyson, and it ranked #1,413 nationally. That is 78% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #2,076 in 2000, #192 in 2010, and #1,413 in 2025. Of the 16,897 US girls named Addyson since records began, 53% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 6,247 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Allie, Brynn, Malia, Haylee, and Leila.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Addyson ranked highest in Mississippi, Tennessee, and Kentucky.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | #386 | 7 |
| Tennessee | #647 | 11 |
| Kentucky | #653 | 6 |
| Wisconsin | #792 | 5 |
| Virginia | #937 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Addyson is usually pronounced AD-ih-suhn, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with A and ends in “-on”.
Middle names for Addyson
A few middle names that flow with Addyson: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Addyson
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Addyson mean?
Addyson is an English and American (modern coinage) name that is usually said to mean “variant of Addison, 'son of Adam'”.
What is the origin of the name Addyson?
Addyson has English and modern American roots. Addyson is a modern spelling of Addison, an English surname meaning son of Adam.
Is Addyson a popular name?
Not especially. Addyson ranked #1,413 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Addyson a boy or girl name?
Addyson is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Addyson?
Addyson is usually pronounced AD-ih-suhn. 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