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Fun fact: Addison was meant to be a boy name until it gained more popularity as a girl's name, but is still used for boys.
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Unisex variant of Adam.
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In 2018, 3 is the most common age for an American (U.S.) Addison who is registered female with the Social Security Administration. It is the 762nd most common female first name for living U.S. citizens.
In 2018, 4 is the most common age for an American (U.S.) Addison who is registered male with the Social Security Administration. It is the 2, 084th most common male first name for living U.S. citizens.
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In 2018, 4 is the most common age for an American (U.S.) Addison who is registered male with the Social Security Administration. It is the 2, 084th most common male first name for living U.S. citizens.
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The name Addison was given to 150 boys in the US in 2017.
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When I gave my son the name of Addison in 2000, it was only listed in the male section of the baby name books. It was not considered a unisex name for a few more years. In walks greys anatomy and the name freaking exploded for girls.
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The name Addison was given to 152 boys born in the US in 2015.
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I like this name and prefer it for a BOY! (: Addison is very boyish.
I am proud to say that I don't view this name as feminine or suitable on girls and will never use it on that gender.
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I am proud to say that I don't view this name as feminine or suitable on girls and will never use it on that gender.
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The name Addison was only given to 169 baby boys born in the US in 2012.
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It would seem that the popularity of the name DOES have something to do with its similarity to Madison. I see that even Emerson is emerging as a fem. Name. Ultimately, these "-son" names for girls was probably greatly influenced by the decades-long popularity of Alison/Allison.
That name (as a first name, anyway) is considered a diminutive of Alice and has little to do with being anyone's "son." However, Madison/Addison/Emerson seem to be following a pattern of taking a somewhat uppercrusty last name (or even male first name) that MIGHT be considered a bit effete as a boy's name in the 21st C. And using it for girls. And even though some posters feel that this is a name that won't "age well," it is likely BECAUSE the name was perceived as being brisk, businesslike and mature that some parents opt for this (and similar) names.
Of course, in less formal settings these particular "-son" names can give way to quite feminine sounding (and already existing nicknames): Maddie, Addie and Emmie. So for some parents, this is the best of both worlds.
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That name (as a first name, anyway) is considered a diminutive of Alice and has little to do with being anyone's "son." However, Madison/Addison/Emerson seem to be following a pattern of taking a somewhat uppercrusty last name (or even male first name) that MIGHT be considered a bit effete as a boy's name in the 21st C. And using it for girls. And even though some posters feel that this is a name that won't "age well," it is likely BECAUSE the name was perceived as being brisk, businesslike and mature that some parents opt for this (and similar) names.
Of course, in less formal settings these particular "-son" names can give way to quite feminine sounding (and already existing nicknames): Maddie, Addie and Emmie. So for some parents, this is the best of both worlds.
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