Adeline
Pronunciation: [ AD-uhl-eyen ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Adeline first appeared in US Social Security records in 2013.
Over 11 babies have been named Adeline in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Adeline is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #20,444 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,444
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Adeline
Adeline is a boy name .
Is Adeline a boy or girl name? Adeline is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,444 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #58. Adeline is more commonly used as a girl name.
Adeline is currently ranked #20,444 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Adeline include Ade, Adel, Adely, Adelie, Ine, Iney, Ady, Adie, and Adekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Adeline include Adel . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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