Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Adelaide.
National Rank (2025)
#289
All-Time Peak Rank
#179 (1883)
Total U.S. Births
35,007
Unisex Distribution0.0% Boy / 100.0% GirlBalance: Single-Gender Archetype
💡 The Adelaide Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Adelaide
According to SSA data, Adelaide achieved its highest historical rank of #179 in 1883. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2016 with 1,240 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 8.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Adelaide scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-8.7% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,240Births in 2016
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:879
1890s:1,319
1900s:1,547
1910s:3,908
1920s:3,344
1930s:1,298
1940s:866
1950s:498
1960s:243
1970s:168
1980s:286
1990s:724
2000s:2,919
2010s:10,225
2020s:6,783
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesA-del-aie
Letter Count8 Letters
Spelling ComplexityComplex
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 79.0% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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