Addison
How to say it: AD-ih-sun · /ˈædɪsən/
English surname meaning 'son of Adam'; transferred to first-name use, now predominantly given to girls.
Addison was the 93rd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 2,971 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 59% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #159 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 | #93 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 2,971 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,009 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −59% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #159 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,541 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Almost all use has come in recent decades, with the 2010s as the high point. Use has eased since and may ease further.
What goes with it
Bright and crisp with a breathy ending, Addison sounds lively. Harper fits alongside while Addie serves as a nickname.
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Nicknames
- Addie
- Addy
- Addi
Honouring a Addison in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Addison is about 1 in 43.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Welsh.
In France: #2,541 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #351.
Famous people named Addison
- Addison Rae (born 2000)American singer
- Addison Timlin (born 1991)American actress
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