Adelyn
Adelyn is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Noble or noble kind.
Origin and history
Adelyn is a modern spelling variation of Adeline, which derives from the Germanic root meaning noble. It gained popularity in the United States during the early 21st century alongside similar-sounding names like Adalynn and Evelyn. Today, it offers a contemporary blend of traditional etymology and modern phonetic appeal.
Popularity in the United States
23,612 babies in the United States have been named Adelyn since 1880. It ranks #948 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #297.
States where it is most popular
- TX (11.5 %)
- CA (10 %)
- PA (4.3 %)
- OH (4.2 %)
- IL (4.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 14 |
| 1910-1920 | 136 |
| 1920-1930 | 140 |
| 1930-1940 | 68 |
| 1940-1950 | 45 |
| 1950-1960 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 41 |
| 1990-2000 | 242 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,529 |
| 2010-2019 | 13,973 |
| 2020-2029 | 6,414 |
Nicknames
Addie, Addy, Lyn
Fun facts
- Adelyn gained momentum in the U.S. in the late 2000s as part of a broader trend favoring the '-lyn' suffix.
- Despite its contemporary U.S. spelling, its root 'adal' dates back over a thousand years to Old High German.