Addison is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #543 in 1996 with 350 recorded births. This places Addison in the top 5% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2006 with 445 births ranking #562. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 5,412 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.