Adelie is a unique and melodic given name of French origin, derived from the French word 'adelie', which means noble. It is often associated with the Adélie penguin species found in Antarctica, named after the wife of French scientist Jean-Baptiste Charcot who led expeditions to the region. The name Adelie has gained popularity over time due to its distinctive sound and elegant meaning.
The number of births named Adelie seems to have followed a general upward trend until around 2014, with fluctuations occurring thereafter. The peak year was 2014 with 51 births, and the most recent years (2022 and 2023) show a decrease in the number of births compared to previous years. Overall, there were 648 Adelie births recorded from 2003 to 2023.