Adeline is a feminine given name of French origin. It comes from the Old German elements "adal" meaning noble and "hild" meaning battle, which together form the meaning "noble battle". The name Adeline was first used in France during the Middle Ages and became popular throughout Europe during the 19th century. Today, Adeline is still widely recognized as a classic and elegant French name.
The name Adeline saw a significant rise in popularity over the late 19th to early 20th centuries, with its peak occurring in the mid-20th century. From around 1880 onwards, the number of annual births named Adeline began to increase steadily, reaching a notable peak of 413 births in 1911 and 676 births in 2006. However, since then, its popularity has declined, with only 3074 births recorded in 2022, indicating a decrease over time. Overall, there have been a total of 73177 births named Adeline from 1880 to 2023.