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Addison

English surname
"son of Adam"
Madison Dresler
By Madison Dresler
Updated Tue Sep 30 2025

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-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."

# 68 in the US

Addison Rank in US Top 1000

# 650 on Nameberry

Addison Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

Popularity of the name Addison

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Famous People Named Addison

  • Addison Jayne Timlin
    American actress
  • Addison Wingate
    American 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 Teixeira
    daughter of baseball player Mark Teixeira
  • Addison Hornish
    daughter of NASCAR driver Sam Hornish Jr.
  • Addison Underwood
    daughter of TV personalities Brad and Meredith Underwood of "Pretty Wicked Moms"
  • Addison Harbaugh
    daughter of college football coach Jim Harbaugh
  • Piper Addison Dalton (b. 2008)
    daughter of TV personality Jonny Fairplay and model Michelle Deighton
  • Addison Renee Duggar
    daughter of Joe and Kendra, from TLC's "Counting On"

The name Addison in Pop Culture

  • Addison "Addie" Kate Singer
    main character of Unfabulous
  • Dr. Addison Montgomery
    character on TV's "Grey's Anatomy" and "Private Practice"
  • Addison
    character in film "Saw II"
  • Addison
    character on TV's "The Suite Life on Deck"
  • Addison's disease
    chronic endocrine disorder
  • Addison
    a character in the mobile game “Hollywood U”

Nicknames for the name Addison

  • Addie
    Vintage feel

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