Declining since 2016, #2,017 for girls today.
Popularity of Addelyn since 2001
Babies named Addelyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 336 |
| 2010s | 1,702 |
| 2020s | 671 |
Meaning & origin
Addelyn is a modern invention that entered U.S. baby name records in 2001, reflecting the early 2000s trend for stylish, novel names built from fashionable components. Its popularity climbed quickly, reaching its peak rank of 2017 in 2017, when about 1 in 17,099 newborn girls received the name. Since 2016, its trajectory has been falling, indicating it is past its peak vogue. The name is most commonly found in Missouri, Michigan, and North Carolina, suggesting a regional concentration in the Midwest and South. Addelyn fits a pattern of names that combine the Ad- prefix (inspired by classics like Adelaide and modern hits like Addison) with the ubiquitous -lyn suffix, which also appears in names such as Evelyn and Brooklyn. While its meaning is not rooted in historical etymology, its appeal lies in its melodic sound and contemporary feel.
Addelyn is a modern coinage, emerging in the early 2000s as part of the trend for names starting with 'Ad-' (such as Addison and Adelaide) combined with the popular '-lyn' suffix. It does not have a historical etymology or traditional roots, and its meaning is derived from the components rather than a specific linguistic origin.
Where Addelyn is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Addie, Lyn, Lynnie
Sibling names for Addelyn
Names that share Addelyn's style, for a brother or sister.
