Addison is a distinctive choice, ranked #351 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Addison in their class.
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UK Rank 2025
#351
US Rank #84
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About the Name Addison
Addison is steadily gaining in popularity, up 46 places over the past five years. Its best recorded rank was #281 in 2023, and it currently sits at #326. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Addison is fairly common in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Addison in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #68, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Susan Addison — Susan "Sue" Addison is an English performer and professor of the sackbut, tenor trombone, and other early trombones.
Addison McDowell — Addison Parker McDowell is an American politician and lobbyist serving as the U.S. representative for North Carolina's 6th congressional district since 2025.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Addison
Unlikely. With around 123 UK babies named Addison per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Addison in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Addison has been fairly steady, ranked #351 in 2025 against #372 in 2020. Its best recorded position was #281 in 2023.
Addison is more popular in the US (#68) than in the UK (#326). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Addison include: Susan Addison, Addison McDowell and Addison Barger. Short summaries for each appear below.
Addison ranks #68 in the US (2024), making it comfortably inside the American top 100. It's well-liked on both sides of the Atlantic.
123
UK babies named Addison (2025)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↑ 21 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Addison
Almost certainly the only Addison in the class
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UK Popularity (2000–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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Addison Parker McDowell is an American politician and lobbyist serving as the U.S. representative for North Carolina's 6th congressional district since 2025.