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Addyson

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Pronounced AD-ih-son /ˈæd.ɪ.sən/Low

Meaning: Son of Adam; descendant of the red earthLow

In 30 seconds: Addyson is a creative spelling variant of Addison, an English surname meaning son of Adam. Like Madison, it crossed from a boy's surname to a popular girl's name in the early 2000s, and Addyson is one of many spelling variants parents have used to personalize it.
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Origin LowEnglish, Hebrew
MeaningSon of Adam; descendant of the red earth
U.S. rank (2024)#1337 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births170 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 16,738

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201019902024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Addyson derives from the English surname Addison, meaning son of Adam, with Adam from the Hebrew adamah meaning red earth. The name crossed over to girls in the late 1990s and became very popular in the 2000s, partly through the Grey's Anatomy character.

Addyson with a y is one of several spelling variants including Addison, Addisin, and Addisyn. The y-spelling gives the name a more feminine, distinctive appearance while keeping the familiar sound.

Did you know? Addison as a girl's name was popularized by a main character on the medical drama Grey's Anatomy (2005), where Dr. Addison Montgomery was played by Kate Walsh, driving the name to its peak popularity in the mid-2000s.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Addison

Variations

AddisonAddisinAddisynAdyson

Nicknames

AddyAddieSonny

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If you like Addyson…

Addison— Standard spelling of same name
Madison— Same surname-to-girl's-name transition pattern
Emersyn— Same -son suffix feminized with y
Brayden— Same English surname naming trend

Frequently Asked

What does Addyson mean?

Addyson means son of Adam, from the English surname Addison, with Adam derived from the Hebrew word for red earth.

How is Addyson different from Addison?

Addyson uses a y in place of the i, giving the name a more feminine and distinctive spelling while keeping the same pronunciation.

How do you pronounce Addyson?

Addyson is pronounced AD-ih-son, with three syllables.

What are nicknames for Addyson?

Common nicknames for Addyson include Addy and Addie.