Addis
Every Addis since 1909 — 595 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Addis
Addis is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,923 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1909, 595 American babies have been named Addis — about 74% boys and 26% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1916, when 20 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Addis stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Addis year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 8 | #8,923 |
| 2024 | — | — | 5 | #12,385 |
| 2023 | — | — | 5 | #12,268 |
| 2022 | — | — | 9 | #8,315 |
| 2021 | — | — | 7 | #9,738 |
| 2020 | — | — | 6 | #10,625 |
| 2019 | — | — | 12 | #6,785 |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | 10 | #7,560 |
| 2016 | 5 | #16,273 | 13 | #6,355 |
| 2015 | — | — | 7 | #9,590 |
| 2014 | 6 | #14,598 | 8 | #8,792 |
| 2013 | — | — | 11 | #7,032 |
| 2012 | 7 | #13,504 | 6 | #10,802 |
| 2011 | — | — | 10 | #7,509 |
| 2010 | — | — | 7 | #9,708 |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | 5 | #17,546 | 7 | #9,882 |
| 2007 | — | — | 9 | #8,176 |
| 2006 | — | — | 6 | #10,682 |
| 2005 | 6 | #14,526 | 7 | #9,127 |
| 2004 | 15 | #7,395 | — | — |
| 2003 | 5 | #15,815 | 5 | #10,926 |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | 5 | #10,581 |
| 2000 | — | — | 5 | #10,375 |
| 1995 | 5 | #13,406 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | 9 | #4,136 |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | 6 | #3,507 |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | 5 | #3,339 |
| 1940 | — | — | 5 | #3,464 |
| 1935 | — | — | 5 | #3,650 |
| 1930 | — | — | 7 | #3,291 |
| 1925 | — | — | 7 | #3,413 |
| 1920 | — | — | 11 | #2,603 |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Addis
- Addis Abebe Athlete · b. 1970
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Addis in 2025?
Addis ranked #8,923 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Addis?
595 babies have been named Addis in the United States since 1909, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Addis most popular?
Addis peaked in 1916, when 20 newborns received the name.
Is Addis a boy or girl name?
Addis is used for both: about 26% of babies named Addis have been girls and 74% boys.
Is the name Addis rising or falling?
Addis is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Addis?
Well-known people named Addis include Addis Abebe (athlete).