Addison is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #3912 in 2000 with 3 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 160 births ranking #281. In 2000, approximately 1 in every 91,058 girls 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.