Addison

Meaning of Addison

This name means "son of Adam." It's a traditional surname that became a popular first name.

Addison has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Addison

Addison has cooled off, slipping to #84 in 2025, down from a peak of #11 in 2007.

Addison as a boy's name

Addison is also used as a boy's name. This name means "son of Adam." It's a surname that became a popular given name.

Notable people named Addison

• Addison Rae
  TikTok star and singer
• Addison Timlin
  Actress and model
• Addison Riecke
  Actress, 'The Thundermans'
• Addison Mitchell
  Actress, 'The Fosters'
• Addison K. Smith
  Author and motivational speaker

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Questions about the name Addison

What does the name Addison mean?

Addison means this name means "son of adam." it's a traditional surname that became a popular first name, and it comes from English origins.

Is Addison a boy's or a girl's name?

Addison is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Addison?

In 2025, Addison ranked #84 for girls, down from #68 the year before.

When was Addison most popular?

Addison peaked at #11 in 2007.