How Many People Are Named Adeleine?
Complete statistics for the name Adeleine: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Adeleine is a graceful variation of Adeline, rooted in the meaning of nobility. There are roughly 432 people with this name living in the US today, which means about 1 in 764,006 Americans share it. It's a genuinely modern pick that peaked in 2019 with 36 births and shows a rising trend.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership, independence, and pioneering spirit. It's associated with originality and a strong drive to forge one's own path in life.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 11All 435 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: 2019Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Adeleine Through the Generations
Adeleine is a name that didn't appear on US birth records until very recently, and it's still climbing. With only 435 total births ever recorded, every single bearer is under the age of 30, giving this name an average age of just 11 years old. That's an extraordinary concentration in one generation, making Adeleine one of the freshest names you'll encounter. The peak year was 2019, when 36 babies received the name, representing the highest single-year count on record. There aren't any bearers in the 30-60 or over-60 age brackets, which confirms this name has zero generational history in the US before the 2010s. Globally, it's ranked #355,253 with around 560 living bearers worldwide, and outside the US it's most commonly found in DR Congo. The rising trend suggests parents are increasingly drawn to this elegant spelling as a distinctive alternative to the more established Adeline. It'll be fascinating to watch whether Adeleine continues its upward climb or settles into a quiet niche.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Adeleine's French/Germanic roots
📄 About the Name Adeleine
How Many People Have the Name Adeleine?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 432 people in the United States currently share the name Adeleine. That works out to roughly 1 in every 764,006 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Adeleine a Common or Rare Name?
Adeleine 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 Adeleine Mean?
Adeleine means "Noble, of noble kind" and comes from French/Germanic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Adeleine in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Adeleine Most Popular?
The name Adeleine reached peak popularity in 2019, with 36 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 Adeleine?
Approximately 432 people named Adeleine live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 435. That works out to roughly 1 in 764,006 Americans.
Is Adeleine a rare name?
Adeleine is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 764,006 Americans has this name.
What does the name Adeleine mean?
Adeleine means "Noble, of noble kind" and comes from French/Germanic origins.
Is Adeleine more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Adeleine are male and 100% are female.
When was Adeleine most popular?
Adeleine peaked in 2019 with 36 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.