How old is someone named Addison?
The average Addison is 15 years old.
Half of all living Addisons are between 10 and 19.
When was Addison popular?
Addison had one big moment, peaking in 2007. 74% of the babies ever named Addison arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
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Show the numbers by decade
| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 122 | 0 |
| 1910s | 503 | 0 |
| 1920s | 604 | 0 |
| 1930s | 410 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 338 | 140 |
| 1950s | 335 | 220 |
| 1960s | 253 | 200 |
| 1970s | 282 | 250 |
| 1980s | 1,510 | 1,400 |
| 1990s | 6,714 | 6,600 |
| 2000s | 55,195 | 55,000 |
| 2010s | 72,503 | 72,000 |
| 2020s | 23,245 | 23,000 |
How many Addisons are still alive?
About 160,000 Addisons are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 160,000 babies named Addison since 1880.
Nearly every Addison ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Addison?
About half of living Addisons are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Millennial 3%
- Gen Z 54%
- Gen Alpha 42%
Is Addison an old name?
No. Addison is one of the youngest names around: younger than 83 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Addison will be 33 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Addison a boy or girl name?
Mostly a girl's name: 93% of living Addisons are women, and 7% are men.
The women average 14 and the men 28. It was mostly a boys' name before 1970; since 1995, 95% of babies named Addison have been girls.
Names the same age as Addison
NAME TWIN
Addison's name twin is Brody. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Brody's age curve is the closest match to Addison's: 93% alike.
Other spellings: Addyson (15)
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Questions about the name Addison
How old is the average Addison?
The average Addison in the US is 15 years old. The median is 15, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Addison?
About 160,000 Addisons are alive in the US today, out of roughly 160,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Addison most popular?
In 2007, when about 12,000 baby girls were named Addison.
Is Addison a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 54% of living Addisons are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this