Adelaide is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #1238 in 2001 with 16 recorded births. This places Adelaide in the top 24% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 126 births ranking #342. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 16,749 girls born was named Adelaide. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Adelaide is a grand classic meaning noble kind. It feels elegant, historic, and gently regal.
The name spread through European royal and noble history and has returned strongly with the revival of longer vintage girls' names. Its nicknames add warmth to a formal full name.