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EH-muh
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Adalyn
GirlAmerican (modern coinage), Germanic· “noble (variant of Adeline)”
- Meaning
- noble (variant of Adeline)
- Origin
- American (modern coinage), Germanic
- Pronunciation
- AD-uh-lin
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #260
- US babies 2025
- 1,192
- Best rank
- #132 (2015)
- Peak year
- 2015
Meaning and origin of Adalyn
Adalyn is an American (modern coinage) and Germanic name that is usually said to mean “noble (variant of Adeline)”.
Adalyn is a modern spelling of Adeline, which comes from the Germanic element adal, meaning noble. Adeline was used in medieval France and England and enjoyed a revival in the nineteenth century. The Adalyn spelling gained favor in the early twenty-first century, blending an old name with the popular -lyn ending. It feels fresh and gentle, with Ada and Addie as sweet nicknames. The name pairs well with classic middle names and gives a vintage feel a modern twist.
Popularity over time
Adalyn first appears in US Social Security records in 1908. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 19 different years, starting in 2007. Its best national rank was #132 in 2015, the same year it reached its highest count of 2,456 babies. In 2025, 1,192 babies were named Adalyn, and it ranked #260 nationally. That is 52% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #3,809 in 2000, #257 in 2010, and #260 in 2025. Of the 31,014 US girls named Adalyn since records began, 61% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 9,660 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Ximena, Londyn, Teagan, Arabella, and Hadley.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Adalyn ranked highest in Mississippi, Alabama, and West Virginia.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | #89 | 24 |
| Alabama | #125 | 35 |
| West Virginia | #125 | 12 |
| Kentucky | #147 | 30 |
| Wisconsin | #164 | 32 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Adalyn is usually pronounced AD-uh-lin, with three syllables. It has six letters, starts with A and ends in “-yn”.
Middle names for Adalyn
A few middle names that flow with Adalyn: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Adalyn
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Adalyn mean?
Adalyn is an American (modern coinage) and Germanic name that is usually said to mean “noble (variant of Adeline)”.
What is the origin of the name Adalyn?
Adalyn has modern American and Germanic roots. Adalyn is a modern spelling of Adeline, which comes from the Germanic element adal, meaning noble.
Is Adalyn a popular name?
Yes. Adalyn ranked #260 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Adalyn a boy or girl name?
Adalyn is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Adalyn?
Adalyn is usually pronounced AD-uh-lin. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings