Ada

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Ada

Gender: Feminine
Language: English
Etymology:
Ada is a Germanic name from “adal” or “Noble.” It is often short for Adelaide, or Adele.

History:
Ada, a German name, was introduced to England (and elsewhere) at the end of the 18th century. It was highly popular during the 19th century, but is very uncommon now.

Pronunciation: ade-ah.

Alternates: Adah, Adia, Adda, Addie.

Famous Bearers:
Artists and Authors:
Ada Clare (1836-1874)
American writer.

Singers and Entertainers:
Ada Rehan (1857-1916)
American actress.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
0.057 % named Ada
0.026 % named Addie
0.001 % named Adah

Popularity of Ada:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1950: 112th most popular.
1875: 43rd most popular.
1900-1910: 85th most popular.
1910-1920: 110th most popular.
1920-1930: 154th most popular.
1930-1940: 196th most popular.
1940-1950: 244th most popular.
1950-1960: 331st most popular.
1960-1970: 445th most popular.
1970-1980: 627th most popular.
1980-1990: 962nd most popular.
1990: 964th most popular.
1991: N/A
1992: 951st most popular.
1993: N/A

Popularity of Addie:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-1910: 165th most popular.
1910-1920: 213th most popular.
1920-1930: 249th most popular.
1930-1940: 324th most popular.
1940-1950: 460th most popular.
1950-1960: 686th most popular.
1960-2000: N/A