Emma Girl
EH-muh
“whole, universal” · Germanic
#3
Adalynn
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
- #184
- US babies 2025
- 1,683
- Best rank
- #108 (2018)
- Peak year
- 2018
Meaning and origin of Adalynn
Adalynn is an American (modern coinage) and Germanic name that is usually said to mean “noble (variant of Adeline)”.
Adalynn is a modern American variant of Adeline, reshaped with the popular -lynn ending. Adeline comes from the Germanic element adal, meaning noble, and was used in medieval France and England. The newer spelling became fashionable in the early twenty-first century as parents looked for fresh takes on vintage names. Adalynn blends an old-world meaning with a contemporary look. Addie and Ada are natural nicknames, and related spellings include Adalyn, Adelyn and Adaline. It works well with simple middle names that balance its length.
Popularity over time
Adalynn first appears in US Social Security records in 1996. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 18 different years, starting in 2008. Its best national rank was #108 in 2018, the same year it reached its highest count of 2,815 babies. In 2025, 1,683 babies were named Adalynn, and it ranked #184 nationally. That is 36% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #7,158 in 2000, #446 in 2010, and #184 in 2025. Of the 34,210 US girls named Adalynn since records began, 60% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 12,500 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Brielle, Arya, Amaya, Norah, and Cora.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Adalynn ranked highest in West Virginia, North Dakota, and Alabama.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | #32 | 31 |
| North Dakota | #58 | 13 |
| Alabama | #69 | 54 |
| Indiana | #83 | 71 |
| Kentucky | #99 | 42 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Adalynn is usually pronounced AD-uh-lin, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with A and ends in “-nn”.
Middle names for Adalynn
A few middle names that flow with Adalynn: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Adalynn
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AD-uh-lihn
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MAD-uh-lihn
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EH-vuh-lihn
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Adalynn mean?
Adalynn 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 Adalynn?
Adalynn has modern American and Germanic roots. Adalynn is a modern American variant of Adeline, reshaped with the popular -lynn ending.
Is Adalynn a popular name?
Yes. Adalynn ranked #184 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Adalynn a boy or girl name?
Adalynn is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Adalynn?
Adalynn 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