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Addalynn

ADD-uh-lin · A modern invented name, likely a blend of Ada or Addison with the fashionable suffix -lynn.

2025 rank (girls)
#3,100
Babies named in 2025
52
Peak popularity
2016
2025 frequency
1 in 30,909 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2016

Declining since 2016, #3,100 for girls today.

Popularity of Addalynn since 2002

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

7314521820102020Most births 2015Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2000s127
2010s1,523
2020s666

Meaning & origin

Addalynn is a modern American invention that first appeared in official records in 2002. It rose quickly in popularity, peaking at rank 3100 in 2016 with its highest usage that year. Since then, its trajectory has been falling, reflecting a broader trend away from names ending in -lynn. The name is most common in Kentucky, where it saw above-average use. Parents drawn to Addalynn typically value a soft, contemporary sound that feels both familiar and unique.

Addalynn is a 21st-century coinage, first recorded in 2002. It combines elements of popular names like Addison or Ada with the trendy suffix -lynn, a pattern seen in many modern feminine names. The name has no traditional roots and is a product of contemporary naming trends.

Where Addalynn is most popular

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

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Addy, Lynn

Variants: Adalynn, Addelyn, Addison

Sibling names for Addalynn

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

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Addalynn mean?
Addalynn does not have a traditional meaning; it is a modern invented name formed from popular name components.
How popular is Addalynn currently?
Addalynn ranked 3100 in the U.S. in 2025, with about 1 in 30909 newborns given the name.
Is Addalynn a boy or girl name?
Addalynn is almost exclusively used for girls.