Adelle
Every Adelle since 1880 — 5,492 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Adelle
Adelle is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,760 in 2025 with 28 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 5,492 American babies have been named Adelle. Its peak came in 2011, when 179 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 Adelle stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Adelle year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | #4,760 |
| 2024 | 35 | #4,116 |
| 2023 | 33 | #4,276 |
| 2022 | 41 | #3,704 |
| 2021 | 32 | #4,329 |
| 2020 | 53 | #3,018 |
| 2019 | 52 | #3,086 |
| 2018 | 54 | #3,005 |
| 2017 | 79 | #2,320 |
| 2016 | 84 | #2,271 |
| 2015 | 86 | #2,194 |
| 2014 | 96 | #2,039 |
| 2013 | 97 | #2,002 |
| 2012 | 146 | #1,518 |
| 2011 | 179 | #1,311 |
| 2010 | 149 | #1,500 |
| 2009 | 124 | #1,756 |
| 2008 | 84 | #2,318 |
| 2007 | 67 | #2,710 |
| 2006 | 89 | #2,165 |
| 2005 | 71 | #2,457 |
| 2004 | 69 | #2,446 |
| 2003 | 62 | #2,578 |
| 2002 | 63 | #2,497 |
| 2001 | 48 | #2,964 |
| 2000 | 47 | #2,974 |
| 1995 | 28 | #3,780 |
| 1990 | 24 | #4,120 |
| 1985 | 19 | #4,126 |
| 1980 | 19 | #3,993 |
| 1975 | 16 | #3,952 |
| 1970 | 18 | #3,435 |
| 1965 | 14 | #3,402 |
| 1960 | 28 | #2,196 |
| 1955 | 33 | #1,839 |
| 1950 | 35 | #1,577 |
| 1945 | 22 | #1,795 |
| 1940 | 24 | #1,591 |
| 1935 | 35 | #1,198 |
| 1930 | 46 | #1,084 |
| 1925 | 82 | #819 |
| 1920 | 95 | #739 |
| 1915 | 77 | #752 |
| 1910 | 29 | #795 |
| 1905 | 16 | #926 |
| 1900 | 18 | #886 |
| 1895 | 7 | #1,300 |
| 1890 | 14 | #728 |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | 5 | #836 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Adelle in 2025?
Adelle ranked #4,760 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 28 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Adelle?
5,492 babies have been named Adelle in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Adelle most popular?
Adelle peaked in 2011, when 179 newborns received the name.
Is Adelle a boy or girl name?
Adelle is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Adelle rising or falling?
Adelle is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.