Adelaide is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #571 in 2009 with 535 recorded births. This places Adelaide in the top 3% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 1,240 births ranking #255. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 560.5%. In 2009, approximately 1 in every 3,433 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.