Addelyn
Addelyn is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Noble, or of noble birth.
Origin and history
Addelyn is a contemporary American variant created as a blend of Adeline and modern name suffixes like -lyn. Its root etymology connects to the Germanic element 'adal', meaning noble. In the United States, it has emerged in recent decades as an alternative spelling within the popular Adeline/Madelyn name family.
Popularity in the United States
2,709 babies in the United States have been named Addelyn since 1880. It ranks #3394 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1441.
States where it is most popular
- TX (15.9 %)
- CA (12.6 %)
- OH (9.6 %)
- FL (5.8 %)
- IN (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 336 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,702 |
| 2020-2029 | 671 |
Nicknames
Addy, Addie
Fun facts
- Addelyn reflects the contemporary American trend of replacing traditional endings like '-ine' with the popular '-lyn' suffix.
- Through its connection to Adeline, the core element traces back to Old High German 'adal', meaning noble.