Adeline is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1074 in 1998 with 181 recorded births. This places Adeline in the top 6% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 4,119 births ranking #63. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 42.5%. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 9,762 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.