Adeline
Meaning: Noble; nobility
Origin: French and Germanic — from Adela, from Old Germanic adal (noble)
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #319
Total births: 559
History: Adeline surged in the 2010s as an elegant vintage name in Australia. The name has been revived after nearly a century. Adeline represents the great-grandmother names Australian parents are rediscovering.
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| Current rank (2025) | #82 |
| Babies named Adeline in 2025 | 87 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 559 |
| Peak year | 2024 (91 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #77 |
| Years in records | 2018–2025 (7 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 15 spots |
Frequently asked about Adeline
What does the name Adeline mean?
Adeline means “Noble; nobility” from French and Germanic — from Adela, from Old Germanic adal (noble) roots.
What is the origin of the name Adeline?
Adeline has French and Germanic — from Adela, from Old Germanic adal (noble) origin. The traditional meaning is “Noble; nobility”.
How popular is Adeline in Australia?
Adeline ranked #82 in Australia in 2025 — given to 87 babies that year.
When was Adeline most popular?
Adeline peaked in 2024 with 91 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Adeline a boy or girl name?
Adeline is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Adelines in registered births are female.
Is the name Adeline rising or falling in popularity?
Adeline has risen 15 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #97 in 2020 to #82 in 2025.
How long has Adeline been recorded in Australia?
Adeline appears in birth records in Australia across 7 years — from 2018 through 2025.