Adelie
Every Adelie since 2003 — 688 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Adelie
Adelie is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,729 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2003, 688 American babies have been named Adelie. Its peak came in 2013, when 51 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Adelie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Adelie year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | #5,729 |
| 2024 | 17 | #6,644 |
| 2023 | 25 | #5,128 |
| 2022 | 37 | #3,965 |
| 2021 | 48 | #3,297 |
| 2020 | 23 | #5,317 |
| 2019 | 39 | #3,789 |
| 2018 | 31 | #4,459 |
| 2017 | 28 | #4,813 |
| 2016 | 35 | #4,157 |
| 2015 | 40 | #3,767 |
| 2014 | 51 | #3,184 |
| 2013 | 51 | #3,167 |
| 2012 | 44 | #3,583 |
| 2011 | 32 | #4,468 |
| 2010 | 31 | #4,610 |
| 2009 | 37 | #4,107 |
| 2008 | 28 | #5,146 |
| 2007 | 17 | #7,397 |
| 2006 | 18 | #6,846 |
| 2005 | 15 | #7,508 |
| 2004 | 11 | #9,268 |
| 2003 | 9 | #10,438 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Adelie in 2025?
Adelie ranked #5,729 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Adelie?
688 babies have been named Adelie in the United States since 2003, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Adelie most popular?
Adelie peaked in 2013, when 51 newborns received the name.
Is Adelie a boy or girl name?
Adelie is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Adelie rising or falling?
Adelie is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.