Adalyn
Adalyn is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Noble or noble kind.
Origin and history
Adalyn is a modern English name derived from Adeline, which traces back to the Germanic element 'adal' meaning noble. It rose significantly in popularity in the United States during the early 21st century as part of the trend toward names ending in '-lyn'. Today, it stands as a well-established modern classic for girls in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
31,014 babies in the United States have been named Adalyn since 1880. It ranks #815 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #188.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.5 %)
- CA (8 %)
- OH (4.8 %)
- NC (4.4 %)
- FL (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 6 |
| 1910-1920 | 44 |
| 1920-1930 | 28 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 7 |
| 1990-2000 | 85 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,333 |
| 2010-2019 | 18,846 |
| 2020-2029 | 9,660 |
Nicknames
Addy, Addie, Lyn
Fun facts
- Adalyn is a modern Americanized spelling of Adeline, inspired by names like Lynn and Evelyn.
- The name entered widespread usage in the United States during the 2000s and quickly rose into the top 200 female names.