Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Addison.
National Rank (2025)
#84
All-Time Peak Rank
#11 (2007)
Total U.S. Births
148,893
Unisex Distribution8.3% Boy / 91.7% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Addison Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Addison
According to SSA data, Addison achieved its highest historical rank of #11 in 2007. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2007 with 11,949 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 55.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 42 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Addison scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-55.9% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record11,949Births in 2007
Years in Top 100
20yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
42Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:0
1970s:0
1980s:218
1990s:3,468
2000s:51,389
2010s:71,021
2020s:22,797
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesAd-di-son
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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