Addison is a highly popular girls' name in United States, ranking #13 in 2011 with 9,311 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 11,949 births ranking #11. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 2,075.5%. In 2011, approximately 1 in every 189 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.