Addy
A diminutive of the female given names Adelaide, Adeline, Adrienne, and Addison, from the Germanic languages or French or transferred from the surname.
Every Addy since 1974 — 1,520 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Addy
Addy is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,547 in 2025 with 30 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 1,520 American babies have been named Addy. Its peak came in 2009, when 65 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Addy stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Addy year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | #4,547 | — | — |
| 2024 | 30 | #4,560 | — | — |
| 2023 | 35 | #4,115 | — | — |
| 2022 | 53 | #3,073 | — | — |
| 2021 | 38 | #3,883 | — | — |
| 2020 | 42 | #3,547 | — | — |
| 2019 | 55 | #2,963 | — | — |
| 2018 | 43 | #3,563 | — | — |
| 2017 | 48 | #3,305 | — | — |
| 2016 | 54 | #3,060 | — | — |
| 2015 | 41 | #3,705 | 6 | #10,681 |
| 2014 | 50 | #3,226 | — | — |
| 2013 | 49 | #3,267 | — | — |
| 2012 | 59 | #2,903 | — | — |
| 2011 | 63 | #2,764 | — | — |
| 2010 | 42 | #3,689 | — | — |
| 2009 | 59 | #2,940 | 6 | #11,011 |
| 2008 | 53 | #3,159 | — | — |
| 2007 | 59 | #2,992 | — | — |
| 2006 | 47 | #3,414 | — | — |
| 2005 | 34 | #4,118 | — | — |
| 2004 | 43 | #3,444 | — | — |
| 2003 | 36 | #3,805 | — | — |
| 2002 | 38 | #3,523 | — | — |
| 2001 | 28 | #4,323 | — | — |
| 2000 | 34 | #3,738 | 5 | #10,376 |
| 1995 | 26 | #3,970 | — | — |
| 1990 | 10 | #7,884 | — | — |
| 1985 | 9 | #6,959 | — | — |
| 1980 | 9 | #6,791 | — | — |
| 1975 | 9 | #5,986 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Addy mean?
A diminutive of the female given names Adelaide, Adeline, Adrienne, and Addison, from the Germanic languages or French or transferred from the surname.
How popular is the name Addy in 2025?
Addy ranked #4,547 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 30 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Addy?
1,520 babies have been named Addy in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Addy most popular?
Addy peaked in 2009, when 65 newborns received the name.
Is Addy a boy or girl name?
Addy is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Addy rising or falling?
Addy is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.