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Adalyne

AD-uh-line · A modern variant of Adeline, ultimately derived from the Germanic element 'adal' meaning 'noble'.

2025 rank (girls)
#2,485
Babies named in 2025
71
Peak popularity
2016
2025 frequency
1 in 22,638 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 2001

Rising since 2001, #2,485 for girls today.

Popularity of Adalyne since 1924

Babies named Adalyne per year in U.S. Social Security records.

32639519602000Most births 2016Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1920s5
1930s0
1940s0
1950s0
1960s0
1970s0
1980s0
1990s0
2000s91
2010s540
2020s350

Meaning & origin

Adalyne is a modern variant of the classic name Adeline, which has roots in the Germanic element 'adal' meaning 'noble'. First recorded in the U.S. in 1924, the name saw a resurgence in the 2010s, reaching its peak popularity in 2016. As of 2025, it ranks 2485 with a 1-in-22,638 occurrence rate, reflecting its rising trajectory since 2001. The name is most popular in Arizona, Texas, and California, showing a western U.S. preference. Adalyne's appeal lies in its familiar yet distinctive sound, blending the traditional 'Ad-' prefix with the trendy '-lynne' ending.

Adalyne is a modern spelling variant of Adeline, which itself comes from the Old French form of the Germanic name Adelina, a diminutive of names beginning with 'adal' (noble). The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries in the 19th century and has seen a revival in various spellings in recent decades.

Where Adalyne is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Fewermore per 100k girlstoo few births

Adalyne” around the world

Where Adalyne lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.

  • France

    5

    babies in 2024

Sources: INSEE (France).

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Ada, Addie, Lynnie

Variants: Adeline, Adalyn, Adalynn, Adelyn, Addilyn

Sibling names for Adalyne

Names that share Adalyne's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Adalyne mean?
Adalyne is a variant of Adeline, meaning 'noble'.
How popular is the name Adalyne?
As of 2025, Adalyne ranked 2485 in the U.S., with about 1 in 22,638 newborn girls given the name. Its popularity has been rising since 2001.
Is Adalyne a girl's name?
Yes, Adalyne is almost exclusively used for girls.