The name Addison is a boy's name of English origin meaning "son of Adam".

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Despite its origin as a patronymic meaning "son of Adam", Addison really caught on for baby girls in the US around the turn of the millennium, following in Madison's footsteps to peak at #11 in 2007 and again in 2010. But there are plenty of distinguished namesakes for a boy named Addison: from the fictional theater critic Addison DeWitt (All About Eve) to the 18th-century English poet, playwright, politician and essayist Joseph Addison. It is worth noting too, that Addison remains in usage for boys in the UK and would fit right in with other unisex choices, such as Mackenzie, Hadley, and Ellis.

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The name Addison is a girl's name of English origin meaning "son of Adam".

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Newly fashioned but familiar and with an on-trend, unisex feel, Addison seems like the perfect solution for anyone who can't decide between Madison, Adeline, and Alison.

Addison really took off in the mid-2000s, making a spectacular jump from being outside the Top 100 to being nearly within the Top 10, just two years later. Undoubtedly influenced by the introduction of Dr. Addison Shephard to "Grey's Anatomy", the name was at its peak in 2009.

While it's been steadily falling back down the charts, it does remain a popular choice. Currently given to over 3000 girls in the US each year, it ranks highly in New Zealand and Canada, too. In the UK, it has made significant gains, becoming familiar for girls — and for boys too.

Borrowed from an English surname, meaning "son of Adam," Addison joined Madison as one of the few "son of" names to be used almost exclusively on girls. It also joins the 17 strong crowd of "Ad- names" in the charts for girls, including Adeline, Adelyn, and Adelaide.

Contemporary and cool with a cute, sassy nickname, Addison has been a popular choice for celebrities. Baseball player Jason Bay, TV personality DeAnna Papas Stagliano, NASCAR driver Sam Hornish Jr, and Joe and Kendra Duggar all have daughters called Addison.

It is unclear if Addison will fall as fast as it rose, but for now it remains comfortably within the Top 100. So, if love Addison but want your choice to stand out, you could try: Sullivan "Sunny"; Halliday "Hallie"; Barrett "Betty"; or Alcott "Lottie."

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