Adelaide
Girl name · 34 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Adelaide: 34 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 8 births in 2022.
Adelaide is a name of Germanic origin, derived from Adalheidis, meaning "noble kind" or "noble nature." It was borne by Queen Adelaide, the beloved wife of King William IV, who gave her name to the city of Adelaide, the capital of South Australia—a lasting place connection. Another notable bearer was Saint Adelaide, a 10th-century empress revered for her piety and charitable work. The name also appears as a continental variant of the Old High German Athalheidis. In modern times, Adelaide has seen a gentle revival, sharing its elegant roots with diminutives like Ada and Heidi, and offering a classic yet fresh choice with a distinctly royal heritage.
Girl 7 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20228 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #7803 babies
- Total births
- 34since 2019
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 30%vs prior 5y