Declining since 2015, #355 for girls today.
Popularity of Adelyn since 1899
Babies named Adelyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 14 |
| 1910s | 136 |
| 1920s | 140 |
| 1930s | 68 |
| 1940s | 45 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 41 |
| 1990s | 242 |
| 2000s | 2,529 |
| 2010s | 13,973 |
| 2020s | 6,414 |
Meaning & origin
Adelyn entered the U.S. baby name scene in 1899, but remained obscure for most of the 20th century. It began a steep rise in the early 2000s, peaking in 2016 at rank 355 and with a 1-in-1889 frequency in 2025. Since 2015, the name has been gradually falling in use, yet it remains a familiar -lyn ending choice. The name is most popular in Kansas, Idaho, and Nevada, reflecting its appeal in the Midwest and West. As a modern English coinage, Adelyn lacks deep historical roots but continues to be a stylish alternative to Adeline and Madelyn, fitting the pattern of names like Londyn and Charley that blend tradition with contemporary flair.
Adelyn is a modern coinage, likely a variant or blend of names like Madelyn or Adeline, both of which derive from the Germanic element 'adal' meaning 'noble'. It emerged in the late 19th century in the United States and saw a surge in popularity from the 2000s onward, following the trend of names ending in -lyn.
Where Adelyn 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, Lyn, Lynn
Sibling names for Adelyn
Names that share Adelyn's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Adelyn
Names whose popularity has moved with Adelyn's over the last 50 years.
