Declining since 2016, #447 for girls today.
Popularity of Adelynn since 1990
Babies named Adelynn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 74 |
| 2000s | 1,181 |
| 2010s | 8,913 |
| 2020s | 4,855 |
Meaning & origin
Adelynn is a modern American respelling of Adeline, first recorded in U.S. birth data in 1990. It reached its peak rank of 147 in 2016, when the name was given to a relatively high number of girls. Since then, its usage has been falling, and in 2025 it ranks 447th, with approximately 1 in every 2,319 baby girls receiving the name. Adelynn is most popular in states like Montana, New Mexico, and Kansas. The name fits a broader trend of substituting 'y' or 'lynn' endings for traditional 'ine' endings, creating a softer, more distinctive feel. While its exact meaning is debated, it carries the noble connotations of its root name Adeline. Parents often use nicknames like Addie and Lynn. Similar names include Adalynn, Harper, Paisley, and Raelyn.
Adelynn is a modern spelling variant of Adeline, which derives from the Germanic element 'adal' meaning 'noble.' The name Adeline entered English via French and was common in medieval times. Adelynn emerged in the late 20th century as part of the trend for creative spellings of traditional names, particularly popular in the United States since the 1990s.
Where Adelynn 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
Sibling names for Adelynn
Names that share Adelynn's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Adelynn
Names whose popularity has moved with Adelynn's over the last 50 years.
