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SHAHR-luht
“free man” · French
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Adeline
GirlFrench, Germanic· “noble”
- Meaning
- noble
- Origin
- French, Germanic
- Pronunciation
- A-duh-lyn
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #59
- US babies 2025
- 3,864
- Best rank
- #58 (2024)
- Peak year
- 2016
Meaning and origin of Adeline
Adeline is a French and Germanic name that means “noble”.
Adeline comes from the Germanic element adal, "noble," through a French diminutive of names like Adele. The Normans brought it to England, where it was used in the Middle Ages before fading. It returned in the nineteenth century and was made familiar by the barbershop song "Sweet Adeline." Adeline has become a favorite of the vintage revival, prized for its gentle sound and old-fashioned charm. Pronunciations vary between AD-uh-line and AD-uh-leen, so families often choose which they prefer. Addie, Ada and Lina are all natural nicknames.
Popularity over time
Adeline 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 100 different years. Its best national rank was #58 in 2024, and the most babies received it in 2016, when 4,120 were named Adeline. In 2025, 3,864 babies were named Adeline, and it ranked #59 nationally. That is 60% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #176 in 1920, #825 in 1950, #2,278 in 1980, #805 in 2000, #323 in 2010, and #59 in 2025. Of the 80,812 US girls named Adeline since records began, 29% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 19,006 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Piper, Kinsley, Genesis, Kennedy, and Paisley.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Adeline ranked highest in Alaska, Vermont, and North Dakota.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | #29 | 13 |
| Vermont | #30 | 11 |
| North Dakota | #33 | 18 |
| Tennessee | #37 | 121 |
| South Dakota | #38 | 18 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Adeline is usually pronounced A-duh-lyn, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with A and ends in “-ne”.
Middle names for Adeline
A few middle names that flow with Adeline: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Adeline
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Adeline mean?
Adeline is a French and Germanic name that means “noble”.
What is the origin of the name Adeline?
Adeline has French and Germanic roots. Adeline comes from the Germanic element adal, "noble," through a French diminutive of names like Adele.
Is Adeline a popular name?
Yes. Adeline ranked #59 in the US in 2025, which makes it one of the 100 most popular names.
Is Adeline a boy or girl name?
Adeline is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Adeline?
Adeline is usually pronounced A-duh-lyn. 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