Addison
Addison is a unisex name of English origin meaning “son of Adam.” It ranked #32 in the United States in 2025. Originally an English surname meaning 'son of Adam,' Addison transitioned to a popular given name, especially for…
how do you pronounce Addison?
ADD-ih-sun
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what does Addison mean?
The name Addison means “son of Adam.” It comes from the English language tradition.
Originally an English surname meaning 'son of Adam,' Addison transitioned to a popular given name, especially for girls, in the late 20th century. Its rise for girls was boosted by the TV series Grey's Anatomy.
where does the name Addison come from?
An English patronymic surname meaning son of Addy, where Addy is a medieval pet form of Adam. The construction is the same one behind Harrison and Jackson, and like them it began as a way of identifying a man by his father.
the history of Addison
The surname's best-known bearer is Joseph Addison, the essayist who co-founded The Spectator in 1711 and did much to shape modern English prose style. The name's transformation is more recent and more dramatic: despite its literal meaning, Addison shifted decisively to girls in the United States around 2000 and spent several years inside the top twenty.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #32 |
| 2023 | #29 |
| 2022 | #27 |
| 2021 | #27 |
| 2020 | #26 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Addison?
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who are famous people named Addison?
- Addison Montgomery (Grey's Anatomy character)
- Joseph Addison (English essayist)
what names are similar to Addison?
what names go well with Addison?
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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