Adelaide is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1387 in 2000 with 134 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 1,240 births ranking #255. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 65.4%. In 2000, approximately 1 in every 13,552 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.