Adele

Adele is a girl's name of German origin meaning “nobility.” In 2024 it was given to 351 girls in the United States.

Adele at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
German
Meaning
“nobility”
Pronunciation
/əˈdɛl/

About the name Adele

Adele belongs to the German tradition. Its meaning — “nobility” — is the sense carried by its German roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Adele first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #187 in 1914, and in 2024 351 babies received the name — 41,996 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Adele in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#187 in 1914
Peak year
1918
Babies named Adele in 2024
351
Total since 1880
41,996

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Adele mean?

Adele means “nobility” in its German roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Adele a boy or girl name?

Adele is a girl name. In 2024, 351 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Adele?

Adele comes from the German tradition.

How popular is the name Adele?

Adele first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #187 in 1914, and 351 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Adele?

Adele is pronounced /əˈdɛl/ (IPA).

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