Declining since 2017, #184 for girls today.
Popularity of Adalynn since 1996
Babies named Adalynn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 36 |
| 2000s | 1,274 |
| 2010s | 20,400 |
| 2020s | 12,500 |
Meaning & origin
Adalynn entered the U.S. naming landscape in 1996 and rose quickly through the ranks, peaking at position 184 in 2018. Since 2017, its trajectory has been falling, though it remains a popular choice. As of 2025, approximately 1 in every 955 newborn girls is named Adalynn. Its highest concentration is in West Virginia, followed by North Dakota and South Dakota, reflecting a strong preference in the Midwest and Appalachia. The name exemplifies the trend for elaborate -lynn suffixes, blending the classic appeal of names like Adeline with a modern, distinctly American feel.
Adalynn is a modern variation of Adeline, which itself comes from the Old High German 'adal' meaning 'noble'. It first appeared in the United States in 1996 and rose sharply in popularity during the 2000s and 2010s, part of a trend for names with the -lynn and -lyn suffix. While its roots are Germanic, it is now most commonly used in English-speaking countries.
Where Adalynn 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.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Addie, Lynn, Ada
Sibling names for Adalynn
Names that share Adalynn's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Harper, Avery, Paisley, Ella, Scarlett, Daleyza, Paislee, Joslynn, Maleigha, Courtlynn, Mckaylee, Renlee, Adaley, Aubreyana, Avalynne, Eliannah, Juliannah, Kaizlee, Laikynn, Lovelynn, Makaylynn, Makenlee, Mckenlee, Tenleigh, Amazyn, Amelianna, Braelynne, Graclynn, Haisleigh, Hayslee, Keslee, Macklynn, Maddalynn, Mayella, Peightyn
Brothers: Carter, Mason, Landon, Ethan, Oliver, Blayden, Jaydeen
Names like Adalynn
Names whose popularity has moved with Adalynn's over the last 50 years.
