Holding steady.
Popularity of Andelyn since 1990
Babies named Andelyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 65 |
| 2010s | 99 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Andelyn first entered U.S. birth records in 1990, placing it among a wave of modern -lyn suffixed names. Its peak year of usage was 2013, yet even then it never cracked the top 1000 and has remained a niche choice. The name shows a stable trajectory, with small numbers of parents each year drawn to its melodic blend of traditional roots (Anne or Andrea) and the everpopular -lyn ending. Unlike some invented names that spike and fade, Andelyn has maintained a quiet but steady presence over the past three decades.
Andelyn is a modern coinage combining elements of names like Anne (from Hebrew Hannah, meaning "grace") or Andrea (feminine form of Andrew, from Greek "manly") with the fashionable suffix -lyn (from Linda or names ending in -lyn). It first appeared in U.S. records around 1990, fitting a pattern of invented names that blend traditional roots with contemporary sounds.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Andie, Lyn, Addy
Sibling names for Andelyn
Names that share Andelyn's style, for a brother or sister.
