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Addison

Boy / Girl name · 342 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Addison: 342 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to both boys and girls, peaking at 34 births in 2023.

Originally an English surname meaning “son of Adam,” Addison has become a popular first name that now crosses gender boundaries with ease. The most famous historical bearer is Joseph Addison, the 18th-century essayist and co-founder of *The Spectator*, while contemporary recognition comes from social media star Addison Rae. Though no direct place connections exist, the name shares its root with countless towns and villages worldwide named after the biblical Adam. A notable variant is the Scottish diminutive Addie, sometimes used as a stand-alone name in its own right. In Scotland today, Addison is far more common for girls than boys, reflecting a broader trend of surname-names making the leap to feminine first names.