Adeline is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #2023 in 2001 with 8 recorded births. This places Adeline in the top 39% 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 211 births ranking #222. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 33,498 girls born was named Adeline. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Adeline is a major vintage revival meaning noble. It feels soft, elegant, and deeply rooted without sounding heavy.
The name has moved smoothly across European traditions and returned strongly in modern English-speaking countries. Its appeal lies in combining refinement with easy warmth.