Addison is a distinctive choice, ranked #326 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Addison in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#326
US Rank #68
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 distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #68, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Addison
Unlikely. With around 132 UK babies named Addison per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Addison in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Addison is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 46 places over the last five years to #326 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
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 — 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.; Addison Barger — Addison Barger is an American professional baseball third baseman and outfielder for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB)..
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.
132
UK babies named Addison (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↑ 46 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Addison
Likely around 1 other Addison in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Addison
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Susan "Sue" Addison is an English performer and professor of the sackbut, tenor trombone, and other early trombones. She specializes in playing historical music using authentic instruments of the age.
Addison Parker McDowell is an American politician and lobbyist serving as the U.S. representative for North Carolina's 6th congressional district since 2025.
Addison Hall was a prominent citizen of Virginia who was a reverend and served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1823 to 1829. He was a member of Morattico Baptist Church.
Addison Barger is an American professional baseball third baseman and outfielder for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2024.
Addison Wayne Russell is an American professional baseball shortstop for the Piratas de Campeche of the Mexican League. Russell was drafted 11th overall by the Oakland Athletics in the 2012 Major League Baseball draft.
Gulston Addison was the President of Madras, India from 18 September 1709 to 17 October 1709. He was the younger brother of the famous essayist Joseph Addison, and the second son of Rev.