Addison is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1798 in 2025 with 14 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2012 with 72 births ranking #515. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 19,424 boys born was named Addison. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Addison is a polished surname-style name with a strong modern history in girls' naming. Its deeper root is surname-based, but its current image feels sleek and familiar.
The name moved from surname to first name and later became especially prominent for girls. Its popularity comes more from style and sound than from the original patronymic meaning.