Adaline
How to say it: AD-uh-lyne · /ˈædəlaɪn/
Variant of Adeline, from Old German 'adal' meaning 'noble'; revived in modern usage.
Adaline was the 42nd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,446 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 57% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #36 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #42 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,446 |
| Share of births | 1 in 612 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +57% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #36 |
| In France, 2025 | #462 among girls’ names, 60 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Climbing through recent decades, Adaline reached its best in the 2020s. At its peak today, more rise is expected.
What goes with it
Flowing across three lilting syllables with soft and crisp touches, Adaline feels gentle. Addie works as a cozy short form.
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Nicknames
- Ada
- Addie
- Lina
- Line
Honouring a Adaline in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Adaline is about 1 in 26.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #462 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #408.
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