Addison

Addison is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 3,408 babies in the United States.

Addison at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈædɪsən/

About the name Addison

Addison belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Addison first appears in Social Security records in 1880 and has been given to 159,245 babies since 1880, including 3,408 in 2024.

Addison in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Babies named Addison in 2024
3,408
Total since 1880
159,245

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Addison mean?

The meaning of Addison is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Addison a boy or girl name?

Addison is a unisex name. In 2024, 3,408 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Addison?

Addison comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Addison?

Addison is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1880 and has been given to 159,245 babies since 1880.

How do you pronounce Addison?

Addison is pronounced /ˈædɪsən/ (IPA).

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