At a glance
- In short
- Add, a male name of English origin, pronounced as "ad" (/æd/). A relatively uncommon choice, it conveys simplicity and strength.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1945 (#3,338)
- Babies in 1945
- 5 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #956 in 1892
- First recorded
- 1890
Meaning of Add
Add is a male name of English origin. The name Addie is a variation of Add. In the United States of America, Add has been given to baby boys since at least the late 19th century. While its popularity has fluctuated over the years, it remains a relatively uncommon choice for parents. The name Add carries with it a sense of simplicity and strength, making it an appealing option for those seeking a short and distinctive name for their baby boy.
How to pronounce Add
English
- Pronounced ad /æd/
Popularity of Add in the U.S.
Add was last recorded in the U.S. in 1945, ranked #3,338 with 5 babies. It peaked at #956 in 1892. It first appears in the records in 1890.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1890–1945 17 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | 5 | 3,338 | ▲ 92 |
| 1944 | 5 | 3,430 | ▼ 698 |
| 1943 | 8 | 2,732 | back (not recorded in 1937–1942) |
| 1936 | 6 | 3,147 | back (not recorded in 1935) |
| 1934 | 6 | 3,277 | back (not recorded in 1929–1933) |
| 1928 | 6 | 3,697 | back (not recorded in 1927) |
| 1926 | 5 | 4,201 | back (not recorded in 1924–1925) |
| 1923 | 5 | 4,239 | ▼ 1,753 |
| 1922 | 12 | 2,486 | ▲ 1,383 |
| 1921 | 6 | 3,869 | back (not recorded in 1919–1920) |
| 1918 | 5 | 4,179 | back (not recorded in 1917) |
| 1916 | 7 | 3,177 | ▲ 648 |
| 1915 | 5 | 3,825 | back (not recorded in 1897–1914) |
| 1896 | 5 | 1,101 | back (not recorded in 1893–1895) |
| 1892 | 6 | 956 | ▲ 7 |
| 1891 | 5 | 963 | ▲ 31 |
| 1890 | 5 | 994 | new |
Notable people named Add
- Diogo Machado, known as Add Fuel, is a Portuguese visual artist and illustrator based in Cascais.