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Addison

English
"son of Adam"
Madison Dresler
By Madison Dresler
Updated Mon Sep 02 2024

Addison Origin and Meaning

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

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-2000’s, 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 nearly 4000 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.”

# 62 in the US

Addison Rank in US Top 1000

# 588 on Nameberry

Addison Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

Addison Popularity

Famous People Named Addison

  • Addison Jayne TimlinAmerican actress
  • Addison WingateAmerican beauty queen and reality TV personality ("Kim of Queens")
  • Addison Kersch Schultz (b. 1990)daughter of Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz
  • Addison Bay (b. 2006)daughter of baseball player Jason Bay
  • Addison Melissa Sansone (b. 2010)daughter of TV anchor Julie Banderas and Andrew Sansone
  • Addison Marie Stagliano (b. 2014)daughter of TV personality DeAnna Pappas Stagliano
  • Addison Muhlbach (b. 2012)daughter of NFL player Don Muhlbach
  • Addison Leigh Teixeiradaughter of baseball player Mark Teixeira
  • Addison Hornishdaughter of NASCAR driver Sam Hornish Jr.
  • Addison Underwooddaughter of TV personalities Brad and Meredith Underwood of "Pretty Wicked Moms"
  • Addison Harbaughdaughter of college football coach Jim Harbaugh
  • Piper Addison Dalton (b. 2008)daughter of TV personality Jonny Fairplay and model Michelle Deighton
  • Addison Renee Duggardaughter of Joe and Kendra, from TLC's "Counting On"

Addison in Pop Culture

  • Addison "Addie" Kate Singermain character of Unfabulous
  • Dr. Addison Montgomerycharacter on TV's "Grey's Anatomy" and "Private Practice"
  • Addisoncharacter in film "Saw II"
  • Addisoncharacter on TV's "The Suite Life on Deck"
  • Addison's diseasechronic endocrine disorder
  • Addisona character in the mobile game “Hollywood U”

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