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Addilynn

ADD-ih-lin · Of uncertain origin; likely a modern elaboration of Addie or a variant of Adeline, possibly influenced by Lynn.

2025 rank (girls)
#1,548
Babies named in 2025
136
Peak popularity
2016
2025 frequency
1 in 11,818 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2017

Declining since 2017, #1,548 for girls today.

Popularity of Addilynn since 2003

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

16432849220102020Most births 2016Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2000s162
2010s3,033
2020s1,329

Meaning & origin

Addilynn is a modern invented name that first entered U.S. baby name records in 2003, a time when elaborate -lynn surnames were surging in popularity. It reached its highest rank of 1548 in 2016, but has since been on a declining trajectory, with its rank falling by 2025. The name is most common in states like Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Missouri, reflecting a pattern of adoption across the South and Midwest. Though it lacks historical depth, Addilynn fits the contemporary taste for soft, feminine names built from familiar components, and its pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers.

Addilynn is a modern invented name, combining the popular short form Addie (itself a diminutive of Adelaide or Addison) with the fashionable suffix -lynn. It first appeared in U.S. records in 2003, reflecting the 21st-century trend for elaborate -lynn endings on traditional-sounding bases. It has no historical antecedent and is not derived from any established name in a non-English language.

Where Addilynn is most popular

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

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Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Addi, Addie, Lynn, Addy

Variants: Adalynn, Addilyn, Adelynn, Addalyn

Sibling names for Addilynn

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

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Addilynn mean?
Addilynn does not have a traditional meaning. It is a modern invented name, likely formed from Addie and Lynn.
How popular is Addilynn?
Addilynn ranked 1548 in the United States in 2025, with about 1 in every 11,818 baby girls given that name.
Is Addilynn a boy or girl name?
Addilynn is almost exclusively used for girls in the United States.