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Adele is a feminine name used in German and English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "German, English and Italian form of Adela. A famous bearer was the dancer and actress Adele Astaire (1896-1981)." It ranked #751 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, german, English and Italian form of Adela. A famous bearer was the dancer and actress Adele Astaire (1896-1981). The entry lists its usage as German, English, Italian.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Adele ranked #751 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #751 | ssa-2025 |
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Names that Behind the Name files under the same origin (German) and that sit near Adele in the 2025 American rankings.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Adele mean?
Behind the Name does not give Adele a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: german, English and Italian form of Adela.
Is Adele a popular name?
Adele ranked #751 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Adele a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Adele appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Adele — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
