Declining since 2017, #4,352 for girls today.
Popularity of Adalind since 2013
Babies named Adalind per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 570 |
| 2020s | 240 |
Meaning & origin
Adalind is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2013. Its emergence aligns with the broader trend of elaborate, -lind/-lynn suffixed names for girls. At its peak in 2016, Adalind reached its highest rank (4,352) and has since experienced a steady decline in usage, consistent with the trajectory of many similar coinages. While the name has not yet appeared in the top 1,000, its relatively short history makes it a distinctive choice. Without strong ties to any particular region or historical figure, Adalind remains a blank canvas, offering the bearer a name that feels both familiar and original.
The name Adalind appears to be a modern English invention, likely formed from the Germanic element adal meaning 'noble' combined with a fashionable suffix. It follows the pattern of names like Adeline and Adalynn, which have seen popularity in recent decades. The variant Adalind has been recorded in the United States since 2013, coinciding with a trend toward feminine names ending in -lind or -lynn.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Addie, Lindy, Ada
Sibling names for Adalind
Names that share Adalind's style, for a brother or sister.
