Declining since 2016, #2,354 for girls today.
Popularity of Adilynn since 2002
Babies named Adilynn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 278 |
| 2010s | 2,160 |
| 2020s | 814 |
Meaning & origin
Adilynn is a modern American name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2002. It fits a wider pattern of names ending in -lynn that became popular around the turn of the millennium. The name reached its peak rank of 2354 in 2015, and has been gradually declining in use since 2016. Adilynn is given to roughly 1 in every 20,874 baby girls born in 2025. The name has been most popular in states like Indiana, Ohio, and Texas, reflecting a regional preference for contemporary, melodic names. As a modern coinage, Adilynn does not have a long historical pedigree, but it appeals to parents seeking a name that feels fresh yet familiar.
Adilynn is a modern coinage that emerged in the early 2000s in the United States. It combines elements of names like Ada (of Germanic origin, meaning 'noble') or Adelaide with the fashionable -lynn suffix, which itself derives from the Welsh word for 'lake' or 'pool'. The name reflects a contemporary trend of creating melodic, feminine names through the blending of traditional roots and popular phonetic endings.
Where Adilynn is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Addy, Lynn, Adi
Sibling names for Adilynn
Names that share Adilynn's style, for a brother or sister.
