Addison is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #515 in 2000 with 436 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2006 with 445 births ranking #562. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 24.6%. In 2000, approximately 1 in every 4,504 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.