Addison is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #546 in 1996 with 428 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 11,949 births ranking #11. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 4,096 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.