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Adele

“Noble; nobility” — Germanic, via French origin

Girl's name · #751 in the US (2025) · Timeless

Adele has appeared in US records since 1880 — best rank #187 (1914) · 42,362 babies named Adele all-time · 1 in 4,300 girls born in 2025.

Around the world: #9 in France (2025) · #62 in Belgium (2025).

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 22 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Adeles

• Adele — English singer-songwriter (born 1988)
• Adele Goldberg — American computer scientist (born 1945)
• Adele Jergens — American actress (1917–2002)
• Adele Goldstine — American computer programmer (1920–1964)
• Adele Mara — American actress (1923-2010)

In stories & tradition

• Adele Effanga — Holby City
• Adele Diamond — Law & Order
• Adele Schmeidler — operatic character

What Adeles become

Among 465 notable people named Adele:

Entertainers appear 2.07× more often than among typical names — e.g. Adele, English singer-songwriter (born 1988).

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