Addison
AD-i-sun /ˈæd.ɪ.sən/
Meaning of Addison
Addison is an English patronymic surname meaning 'son of Addie,' with Adam ultimately from Hebrew adamah ('earth'). Like Madison, it is a Presidential-era surname repurposed as a girls' first name in the 2000s, with the character Addison Montgomery in Grey's Anatomy (2005) providing a significant cultural push.
Current popularity of Addison
Rankings from the most recent fully-published year in each national registry. Source links at the foot of the page.
| Registry | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States (SSA) | 2024 | #44 |
Notable bearers of Addison
Joseph Addison (essayist, 1672–1719); Addison Montgomery (Grey's Anatomy, 2005).
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Last reviewed: 2026-05-31