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Origin, Meaning, And History Of Addison
The name Addison was historically given to boys and is of Old English origin, denoting “son of Adam.” The phrase can also mean “daughter of Adam.” During the 1990s, the name Addison grew more feminine in the US while staying exclusively masculine in Latin and German-speaking nations, where it was first used as a boy’s name in the 1600s in Scotland.
The Scottish patronymic surname, “son of Addie,” has been translated to Addison. Adam’s medieval Scottish Lowlands nickname was Addie. And the Bible refers to the first man that God created as Adam. Its name is derived from the Hebrew word “adamah,” which literally means “ground, soil,” or “the one produced from the ground.” According to Genesis 5:2, the word “Man” is sometimes referred to as “Adam.”
Since the 19th century, boys have been given the name Addison in the United States, but it has never witnessed the same level of popularity as girls do now. In 1994, Addison appeared on the popularity lists for girls for the first time, and from then on, its success came quickly. However, its use is primarily limited to the United States, Canada, and Australia. Also, two US states Vermont and Texas have a town by the name Addison.
The variations of the name Addison include, Addyson, Adam, Adamina, Addie, Aatami, Addy, and Edison. Ad, Ada, Addie, Addy, Dia, Sunny, and Sonny are some of the diminutives of Addison.
Some well-known characters who share this name include the fictional character Addison Montgomery, played by Kate Walsh, a supporting character on the ABC television medical drama “Grey’s Anatomy.” Board-certified in both maternal and fetal medicine and obstetrics and gynecology, Addison is a top-tier neonatologist in the series. The American musical and dance Disney Channel Original Movie “Zombies,” which debuted on Disney Channel, features a character called Addison Wells, a teenage cheerleader, played by Meg Donnelly.
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Famous People With The Name Addison
- Addison BurkhardtAmerican librettist and lyricist, known for “Chow Chow” and “The Runaways”
- Addison Gerald FarmerAmerican jazz bassist, known for “Early Art” and “The Farmer Met Gryce”
- Addison Gardner FosterAmerican businessman and politician, notable for his service as a United States senator from Washington
- Addison Rae EasterlingAmerican social media personality and actress, ranked the highest-earning TikTok personality by Forbes
- Addison Wayne RussellAmerican professional baseball shortstop for the Kiwoom Heroes of the KBO League
Addison On The Popularity Chart
During the late 1990s to early 2000s, the name Addison was at its peak popularity among parents.
Popularity Over Time
Addison reached its highest popularity in 2006, with 445 babies per million being given the name. However, there was a steep fall in its usage over the next 15 years.
Source: Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
Even though this name was familiar among parents, it never made it to the top 1000 baby names in the U.S. charts. CHeck out the graph below to see its ranking.
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