Declining since 2016, #260 for girls today.
Popularity of Adalyn since 1908
Babies named Adalyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 44 |
| 1920s | 28 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 85 |
| 2000s | 2,333 |
| 2010s | 18,846 |
| 2020s | 9,660 |
Meaning & origin
Adalyn is a modern feminine name that first entered U.S. records in 1908 but remained rare for most of the 20th century. Its real ascent began in the 1990s, riding the wave of -lyn ending names. It reached its peak rank of 260 in 2015, but has been declining since 2016, dropping to the same rank as 2025 indicates a plateau or slight fall. About 1 in 1,348 baby girls received the name in the latest year. The name is most popular in Mississippi, West Virginia, and Maine, showing a preference in the southern and eastern United States. Its appeal lies in its melodic sound and familiar structure, blending Ada and Lynn, making it a stylish choice that feels both classic and contemporary.
Adalyn first appeared in U.S. records in 1908 but saw little use for decades. It is widely considered a modern invention, blending the popular Ada (itself from the Germanic element 'adal' meaning noble) with the fashionable suffix -lyn, influenced by names like Madelyn and Evelyn. Its rise began in the 1990s, peaking in 2015 when it ranked 260th. The name is used almost exclusively for girls.
Where Adalyn is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Adalyn” around the world
Where Adalyn lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Addie, Lyn, Ada
Sibling names for Adalyn
Names that share Adalyn's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Avery, Everly, Hadley, Kinsley, Paisley, Annalyse, Bristol, Madalyn, Adaleigh, Adamari, Adamaris, Arisbeth, Aubriella, Avalyn, Irelyn, Katalyna, Kenzlie, Maylene, Adalae, Adalida, Adamarys, Addalee, Adilee, Anberlin, Andersyn, Audriella, Audrinna, Janelys, Koralee, Mandalyn, Manelyk, Adalai, Adalea, Adaleyza, Adaria, Addalie, Adelee, Andalyn, Anelly, Averiana, Malillany, Nadalyn, Rylynne, Zaileigh
Brothers: Carson, Landon, Mason, Grayson, Declan, Adarian, Bransyn, Jamason
Names like Adalyn
Names whose popularity has moved with Adalyn's over the last 50 years.
