Addison
A patronymic surname from a medieval diminutive form of Adam + -son.
Every Addison since 1880 — 162,320 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Addison
Addison is a top-100 name for girls in the United States, ranked #84 in 2025 with 2,971 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 162,320 American babies have been named Addison — about 92% girls and 8% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2007, when 12,290 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Addison stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Addison 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 | 2,971 | #84 | 62 | #2,259 |
| 2024 | 3,335 | #68 | 81 | #1,938 |
| 2023 | 3,536 | #62 | 72 | #2,064 |
| 2022 | 3,968 | #54 | 67 | #2,169 |
| 2021 | 4,490 | #45 | 73 | #2,026 |
| 2020 | 4,497 | #47 | 93 | #1,686 |
| 2019 | 4,495 | #47 | 79 | #1,886 |
| 2018 | 5,232 | #35 | 122 | #1,431 |
| 2017 | 5,639 | #34 | 152 | #1,207 |
| 2016 | 6,341 | #29 | 153 | #1,221 |
| 2015 | 6,735 | #24 | 154 | #1,198 |
| 2014 | 7,010 | #24 | 132 | #1,321 |
| 2013 | 7,740 | #19 | 136 | #1,277 |
| 2012 | 8,183 | #14 | 169 | #1,102 |
| 2011 | 9,312 | #13 | 193 | #1,006 |
| 2010 | 10,334 | #11 | 192 | #1,015 |
| 2009 | 10,669 | #12 | 242 | #867 |
| 2008 | 10,767 | #12 | 266 | #824 |
| 2007 | 11,949 | #11 | 341 | #692 |
| 2006 | 7,622 | #28 | 445 | #562 |
| 2005 | 3,023 | #106 | 393 | #581 |
| 2004 | 2,055 | #160 | 430 | #542 |
| 2003 | 1,704 | #191 | 428 | #539 |
| 2002 | 1,455 | #220 | 401 | #550 |
| 2001 | 1,162 | #271 | 424 | #524 |
| 2000 | 983 | #322 | 436 | #515 |
| 1995 | 315 | #674 | 350 | #543 |
| 1990 | 72 | #1,923 | 247 | #645 |
| 1985 | 12 | #5,679 | 60 | #1,229 |
| 1980 | 6 | #9,098 | 35 | #1,655 |
| 1975 | — | — | 28 | #1,753 |
| 1970 | — | — | 34 | #1,436 |
| 1965 | — | — | 28 | #1,456 |
| 1960 | — | — | 32 | #1,400 |
| 1955 | — | — | 36 | #1,255 |
| 1950 | — | — | 43 | #1,074 |
| 1945 | — | — | 26 | #1,296 |
| 1940 | — | — | 33 | #1,157 |
| 1935 | — | — | 34 | #1,123 |
| 1930 | — | — | 57 | #873 |
| 1925 | — | — | 44 | #1,040 |
| 1920 | — | — | 59 | #896 |
| 1915 | — | — | 62 | #759 |
| 1910 | — | — | 12 | #928 |
| 1905 | — | — | 16 | #593 |
| 1900 | — | — | 11 | #785 |
| 1895 | — | — | 19 | #456 |
| 1890 | — | — | 14 | #512 |
| 1885 | — | — | 17 | #440 |
| 1880 | — | — | 19 | #392 |
Famous people named Addison
- Addison Timlin Actor · b. 1991
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Addison mean?
A patronymic surname from a medieval diminutive form of Adam + -son.
How popular is the name Addison in 2025?
Addison ranked #84 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 2,971 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Addison?
162,320 babies have been named Addison in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Addison most popular?
Addison peaked in 2007, when 12,290 newborns received the name.
Is Addison a boy or girl name?
Addison is used for both: about 92% of babies named Addison have been girls and 8% boys.
Is the name Addison rising or falling?
Addison is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Addison?
Well-known people named Addison include Addison Timlin (actor).