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Adelaine

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Pronounced AD-ə-layn /ˈæd.ə.leɪn/High

Meaning: Variant blending Adeline and Adelaide — from Germanic adal, 'noble' — 'noble, of noble nature'Medium

In 30 seconds: Nobility in lace: Adelaine blends Adeline and Adelaide — both from 'adal', noble — into one graceful variant. Vintage, aristocratic, and sweetly melodic.
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Origin MediumGermanic, French
MeaningVariant blending Adeline and Adelaide — from Germanic adal, 'noble' — 'noble, of noble nature'
U.S. rank (2025)#4988 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births26 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 651

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419162025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Adelaine is a variant in the Adeline-Adelaide family — from Germanic adal, 'noble' — 'of noble kind'. The -aine ending gives the beloved vintage revival a soft French inflection, sister to Adelyn and Adaline.

It registers thinly beside its booming sisters. Rare, noble at the root, and gracefully vintage.

Did you know? Every Adel- name — Adelaine, Adeline, Adelaide, Adele — descends from the Germanic 'adal', noble; Queen Adelaide, consort of William IV, gave Australia's city its name.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Adeline — root etymology

Variations

AdelineAdalineAdelaide

Nicknames

AddieLaine

Famous Bearers

  • ★Adelaine Morin (1994-)
    Canadian YouTube personality and beauty influencer with millions of subscribers

If you like Adelaine…

Adeline— the standard sister form
Adelaide— the regal source name
Adalyn— a fellow modern Adel- spelling
Adalynne— a fellow Germanic choice
Emeline— the same vintage feel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Adelaine mean?

Adelaine is a variant of Adeline/Adelaide, from Germanic adal, 'noble'.

How do you pronounce Adelaine?

It's said AD-ə-layn /ˈæd.ə.leɪn/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Adelaine a boy or girl name?

Adelaine is a girl's name.

How popular is Adelaine?

Adelaine is a rare variant in the U.S.; Adeline is far more common.

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