Declining since 2013.
Popularity of Adlynn since 2007
Babies named Adlynn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 13 |
| 2010s | 88 |
| 2020s | 22 |
Meaning & origin
Adlynn is a modern American invention, first recorded in 2007. It peaked in popularity in 2014, then entered a downward trajectory that continued through 2025. The name is part of the wave of 'Addie' names that gained favor in the early 2000s, following the success of Addison and Adeline. While never reaching the top of the charts, Adlynn saw enough use to establish itself as a distinct variant. Its decline since 2013 aligns with a broader shift away from creatively spelled 'aiden' and 'add- names. The name has not been recorded with significant regional concentration, as its top states list is empty.
Adlynn is a 21st-century invention, part of a trend of creating new names by blending the prefix 'Ad-' (derived from names like Addison or Adeline) with the suffix '-lynn' (from Lynn). It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2007. The name has no historical or traditional etymology, as it is a modern stylistic construction.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Addie, Lynn
Sibling names for Adlynn
Names that share Adlynn's style, for a brother or sister.
