Adeline name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: May 30th, 2024

Gender: Girl

Origin: Old High German and Germanic

Usage: English, French, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Adeline

add-ah-lin

Meaning: Noble, Nobility, Kind, Brightness, Sweet and Honorable

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What does Adeline mean?
Variations of Adeline
Nicknames for Adeline
Middle Names for Adeline
How popular is Adeline?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Adeline
Sibling Names for Adeline
Famous People Named Adeline
Lists having Adeline

What does Adeline mean?

In demand Mainstream and Loved unisex name Adeline is used primarily in English, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish, Danish and French, meaning of Adeline is "Noble, Nobility, Kind, Brightness, Sweet or Honorable" is originated from Old High German and Germanic..

Adeline is English and French equivalent of Adela. Also Adeline is English equivalent of Adelaide. The name is celebrated on 20th of October.

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How do I pronounce Adeline?

The most common way to pronounce two syllabled Adeline is add-ah-lin. The other ways to say the name are add-ah-line, a-deli-ne or ad(e)-line.

Variants of Adeline

Adalene, Adalia, Adela, Edeline, Edith, Adelene, Adelaide, Adele, Adalaide, Adelise, Adalie, Adell, Adalheidis, Adaliz, Adelais, Adelheid, Adélaïde, Adalayde, Alline, Aleit, Eline, Adelice, Adaliene, Adahlia, Edelyn, Ditte, Ita, Eadgyth, Otgunde, Eadgyð, Adéle, Udele, Adaleide, Adalida, Adalye, Addell, Aidaliz, Adaleiz, Adalheid, Lettie, Aleida, Adalhaid, Allynn, Aileen, Alana, Alina, Aline, Eleine, Ellen, Elina, Eleonore, Alice

Nicknames for Adeline

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Names that rhyme with Adeline

How popular is the name Adeline?

Adeline is a popular in United States where over 58649 new-borns have been given the name since 1880. At its zenith in 2016, it ranked 63rd when 4103 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls.

Additionally, the given name has been in the top 100 baby names 3 times Also, Adeline was a popular name in France. Over 54308 babies have been named Adeline since 1900.

When at the peak of its usage in 1991, 3221 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 28th position. However after 119 years, the name is on free fall on the charts.

Moreover, the moniker has been to the top 50 baby names 15 times

Adeline is common in England and Wales where over 561 new-borns have been given the name since 1997.

When at the peak of its usage in 2017, 124 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 370th position. Also, Adeline used to be a common name in Belgium, first appeared in 1995 and over 926 babies have been given the name in 24 years.

When at the peak of its usage in 1995,. However after 24 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts.

Adeline is a familiar baby name in New South Wales, during its short term of usage, the name has been to the top 100 names.

Recently in 2018, 77 babies were given Adeline and it reached its peak ranking, 90 on girl names chart. Also, in Queensland, in just 2 years, it has made it to the top 100 names.

Recently in 2018, 74 babies were given Adeline and it reached its peak ranking, 70 on girl names chart. Over 131 babies in Queensland have been named Adeline. Also, in Victoria, in just 1 years, it has made it to the top 100 names.

Recently in 2018, 58 babies were given Adeline and it reached its peak ranking, 95 on girl names chart.

Adeline is an uncommon baby name in Ireland, although it has been in use since 1965 but could not make beyond the top 300.

Over 118 babies in Ireland have been named Adeline. Also, it is among the top 400 girl names in Switzerland. There are over 148 babies that have been given the name Adeline in Switzerland.

Adeline is a rare baby name in New South Wales still in use today and also in Queensland. There are over 131 babies that have been given the name Adeline in Queensland.

and also in Victoria. But Adeline is a popular baby name in DR Congo where every 1 in 2000 have the name as well as in, Chad, Cameroon, Haiti, Rwanda, Madagascar, Malaysia and Burkina Faso.

At least, 240000 people globally have been given the name as per our findings.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2023	0	0	71	3074
2022	0	0	92	2812
2021	0	0	94	2747
2020	0	0	99	2711
2019	0	0	91	3071
2018	0	0	78	3485
2017	0	0	64	3932
2016	10730	6	63	4118
2015	0	0	135	2408
2014	0	0	220	1530

View more ▾View full list ▾^{[1] Source: Social Security Administration}

Facts

Adeline in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	0	5	160	301
	0	0	0	194
	0	5	257	162
	0	5	76	113
	0	0	37	0

What numbers say about Adeline?

Unfortunately, you are not a keeper because you don't know how to love a person. Travelling is your passion. Your great sense of humor makes you attractive in other people's eyes. You are afraid of falling in love deeply and get betrayed by the person you love. You like to be in charge of your life and can't stand bossy people. You need to communicate with people in order to expand your knowledge and widen your perspective.

Looking for names similar to Adeline? Please go through the following names

Marguerite - Especially used in Finnish, Danish and French languages widely accepted and unfading, Marguerite means "The Pearl" and a unisex name is originated from English and Old Greek. On the list of baby girl names, well-liked Marguerite ranked 500 in year 1965 in United States
Abigail - Abigail's meaning is Father's Joy or Father Hath Rejoiced is a unisex name has its roots in Hebrew is used in English and Danish
Jeremiah - Eminent and Perpetual Jeremiahs origin is Hebrew is a gender-neutral name, meaning of Jeremiah is "Yahwe Uplifts, Exalted of the Lord or God will Uplift" is used in English and Hungarian
Maya - Acclaimed and Leading Skyrocketing unisex name Maya is rooted from Sanskrit and Hebrew which is dominantly used in Sikh and Arabic languages, meaning of Maya is "Illusion or Striving"

Selena - Widespread and All time favorite Selena has its origin in Old Greek language is used notably in Gujarati, English and Norwegian, Selena means "Moon" is used as a gender-neutral name

Middle names for Adeline

We've compiled a list of the familiar and sweet middle names for Adeline below.

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Sibling Names for Adeline

Adeline is a beautiful name, which has been popular for centuries! Here are some sibling names that match perfectly with Adeline:

Names for Adeline's sister

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Famous people named Adeline

Adeline Hazan, French politician,
Adeline Genée, Danish/British ballet dancer
Adeline Pond Adams, American writer and the wife of Herbert Adams
Adeline Yzac, author who writes in both Occitan and French
Adeline Yen Mah, Chinese-American author and physician
Adeline Dutton Train Whitney, American poet and prolific writer
Adeline Miller, and prostitute
Adeline André, French fashion designer and the head of one of the ten haute couture design houses
Adeline Wuillème, French foil fencer
Adeline Canac, French pair skater
Adeline Geo-Karis, Republican politician and a member of the Illinois Senate for the 31st District
Adeline D'Hermy in Yves Saint Laurent as Actress
Adeline Abitbol acted in movie Lost in New York

Adeline de La Croix, from 1918 drama film Vendémiaire, who portrayed Mme de Castelviel.

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Sources

Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
Office fédéral de la statistique, https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/fr/home/statistiques/population/naissances-deces/prenoms-nouveaux-nes.html
Births Deaths And Marriages Victoria, https://www.bdm.vic.gov.au/births/naming-your-child/popular-baby-names-in-victoria
Queensland Government - Open Data Portal, https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/top-100-baby-names
NSW Government, https://www.nsw.gov.au/family-and-relationships/births/popular-baby-names

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