Addison in Chinese
Addison in Chinese is 艾迪森 (Ài Dí Sēn).
- Origin
- English
- Meaning
- son of Adam
Addison is a name of English origin, generally understood to mean "son of Adam". It first shows up in US Social Security records in 1980 and peaked in 2007.
3 ways to write Addison
phonetic
Following the sound of your name
艾迪森
Ài Dí Sēn
The standard transliteration of Addison: 艾 (ài, "mugwort; beautiful (classical)"), 迪 (dí, "to enlighten, guide"), 森 (sēn, "forest; lush"). Chosen for sound, it is instantly recognizable as this name.
Why these characters?
The mapping is one character per syllable: 艾 (ài) carries "ad", 迪 (dí) carries "di", 森 (sēn) carries "son". The tone contour is 4-2-1 (falling, rising, high level).
Character breakdown
27 strokes total (simplified)- 艾
ài
Tone 4 · 6 strokes (simplified)
mugwort; beautiful (classical)
- 迪
dí
Tone 2 · 9 strokes (simplified)
to enlighten, guide
- 森
sēn
Tone 1 · 12 strokes (simplified)
forest; lush
PNG · black on white
Stroke order
Loading stroke guides…
meaningful
Chosen for meaning and association
婉菲
Wǎn Fēi
Inspired by "son of Adam": 婉 (wǎn, "gentle, graceful") + 菲 (fēi, "fragrant, luxuriant"), expressing elegance and good character.
Why these characters?
Addison's meaning ("son of Adam") has no direct Chinese equivalent, so 婉 (gentle, graceful) and 菲 (fragrant, luxuriant) express elegance and good character instead.
Character breakdown
23 strokes total (simplified)- 婉
wǎn
Tone 3 · 11 strokes (simplified)
gentle, graceful
- 菲
fēi
Tone 1 · 12 strokes (simplified)
fragrant, luxuriant
PNG · black on white
Stroke order
Loading stroke guides…
balanced
A balance of sound and meaning
艾婉
Ài Wǎn
艾 (ài, "mugwort; beautiful (classical)") + 婉 (wǎn, "gentle, graceful"): echoes the sound of the English name while carrying meaning.
Why these characters?
It keeps 艾 (ài), the same opening character as the transliteration 艾迪森, for the "ad" sound, and replaces the rest with 婉 ("gentle, graceful") so the whole reads as a real given name.
Character breakdown
17 strokes total (simplified)- 艾
ài
Tone 4 · 6 strokes (simplified)
mugwort; beautiful (classical)
- 婉
wǎn
Tone 3 · 11 strokes (simplified)
gentle, graceful
PNG · black on white
Stroke order
Loading stroke guides…
Recent US usage of Addison
In the Social Security Administration’s 2020–2025 snapshot, Addison ranked 56 among names recorded for girls, with 22,797 registrations in that group across the period. These are US birth-name records, rather than search counts or a ranking of Chinese names. The period covers part of a decade; it is not a final ranking for the whole 2020s.
Compare the dated figures in the SSA’s official 2020s name table. This snapshot was checked on 2026-10-15; any historical figures on this page describe their own stated period.
Popularity in the US
US Social Security records show 116,177 girls named Addison since 1980, with the high point in 2007 (11,946 births) and the busiest decade being the 2010s. Between 1990 and 2017 it climbed, from #1923 to #34 among girls.
- Peak year
- 2007
- Peak decade
- 2010s
- First year
- 1980
- Total since 1880
- 116,177
More About Addison in Chinese
The Chinese translation of Addison offers multiple styles to suit different preferences. Whether you prefer a phonetic transliteration that sounds like your name, or a meaningful interpretation that captures the essence of Addison, you'll find options that work for you.
If you're exploring Chinese names for girls, you might also be interested in April in Chinese, Charlotte in Chinese, and Audrey in Chinese. Each name has its own unique character combinations and meanings.
Other popular choices include Molly in Chinese, Madeline in Chinese, and Zoe in Chinese, each with beautiful traditional and simplified character options.
When choosing Chinese characters for Addison, consider whether you want:
- Phonetic accuracy: Characters that sound like Addison to native Chinese speakers
- Meaningful symbolism: Characters chosen for their beautiful meanings and cultural significance
- Balanced approach: A combination of sound and meaning that works well in both languages
Browse our complete A-Z index of Chinese names to explore more options, or start with our curated list of popular names in Chinese to see what others are choosing.
Frequently asked questions
How is Addison translated into Chinese?
艾迪森 (Ài Dí Sēn), identical in simplified and traditional script. This is the conventional transliteration used in Chinese media.
Is there a Chinese name for Addison with real meaning?
Try 婉菲 (Wǎn Fēi): gentle, graceful + fragrant, luxuriant, inspired by "son of Adam". For something that still sounds like Addison, 艾婉 (Ài Wǎn) is a middle ground.
How popular is the name Addison?
US Social Security records show 116,177 girls named Addison since 1980, with the high point in 2007 (11,946 births) and the busiest decade being the 2010s. Between 1990 and 2017 it climbed, from #1923 to #34 among girls.