Addyson

Addyson, though listed here as masculine, is more commonly used as a feminine name in contemporary usage. It originated as a variant spelling of Addison, which began as an English surname meaning 'son of Adam.' The trendy 'y' substitution emerged in the early 2000s alongside similar modifications to traditional names. Addyson gained significant popularity for girls following the trend of surnames becoming first names and the popularity of similar-sounding names like Madison. The name has a modern, approachable quality while maintaining connections to its historical roots. While predominantly feminine in current usage, Addyson could be used for boys given its surname origins and the precedent of Addison as a historically masculine name before its gender shift in popular usage.

As of October 2026, Addyson ranked #10825 in US births in 2011 SSA, peaked at #7598 in 2010.