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How Many People Are Named Addison?
Estimated people named Addison living in the U.S. today
154,927
Gender distribution
7% male · 93% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 159,245
- Peak year: 2007 (12,290 births)
- Estimated living today: 154,927
Addison by age group — who carries the name today?
Addison popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Addison
Addison has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 159,245 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 154,927 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 2,206 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Addisons you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Addison in the US?
An estimated 154,927 people named Addison are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Addison uncommon — about 1 in 2,206 Americans.
Is Addison a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Addison is 7% male and 93% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Addison most popular?
Addison peaked in 2007, when 12,290 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Addison?
Addison ranks #348 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 39 out of 100 (higher means rarer).