How Many People Are Named Adda?

Complete statistics for the name Adda: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Adda
Very Rare
Italian

Adda means 'joy' in Italian, making it a rare gem among names. Only 125 people named Adda live in the US today, which means just 1 in 2,634,517 Americans have this name. The majority of Addas are over 60, giving the name a classic, old-school vibe.

~125
Living in US
1 in 2,634,517
Americans
1888
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Joy
🌐
Origin
Italian
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Joyful Nostalgic
1
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 1 are natural leaders, that's Adda.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

46,070
Worldwide Bearers
#19,793
Global Rank
🇩🇿 Algeria
23,379
🇨🇲 Cameroon
7,001
🇳🇬 Nigeria
3,858
🇲🇽 Mexico
2,186
🇹🇩 Chad
1,792
🇻🇪 Venezuela
798
🇬🇭 Ghana
787
🇹🇿 Tanzania
621
🇺🇸 United States
598
🇧🇯 Benin
370

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
125 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 109
74
Would be under 30 (8%)
5
Would be 30–60 (1%)
878
Would be over 60 (92%)

All 957 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1888

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
100
Modern Appeal
0
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Adda Through the Generations

Adda has been a name through the ages, but its usage peaked way back in 1888 with 27 births. Today, there are only 125 people named Adda in the United States, with most being over 60 years old. This skews the average age to 109, making it a name that's deeply rooted in the past yet still cherished by those who carry it.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Pennsylvania 53

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Adda's Italian roots

📄 About the Name Adda

How Many People Have the Name Adda?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 125 people in the United States currently share the name Adda. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,634,517 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Adda a Common or Rare Name?

Adda is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Adda Mean?

Adda means "joy" and comes from Italian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Adda in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Adda Most Popular?

The name Adda reached peak popularity in 1888, with 27 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Adda?

Approximately 125 people named Adda live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 957. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,634,517 Americans.

Is Adda a rare name?

Adda is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,634,517 Americans has this name.

What does the name Adda mean?

Adda means "joy" and comes from Italian origins.

Is Adda more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Adda are male and 100% are female.

When was Adda most popular?

Adda peaked in 1888 with 27 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US125
All-Time Births957
1 in X1 in 2,634,517
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age109
Peak Year1888
World Rank#19,793
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.