Emma Girl
EH-muh
“whole, universal” · Germanic
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Adelyn
GirlAmerican (modern coinage), Germanic· “noble; variant of Adeline”
- Meaning
- noble; variant of Adeline
- Origin
- American (modern coinage), Germanic
- Pronunciation
- AD-uh-lihn
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #355
- US babies 2025
- 851
- Best rank
- #194 (2016)
- Peak year
- 2015
Meaning and origin of Adelyn
Adelyn is an American (modern coinage) and Germanic name that is usually said to mean “noble; variant of Adeline”.
Adelyn is a modern spelling of Adeline, which came into English from French and ultimately from the Germanic element adal, meaning noble. Adeline was a popular medieval name that was brought to England by the Normans, faded, and returned in the nineteenth century. The -lyn ending gives Adelyn a contemporary look, placing it beside names like Madelyn and Evelyn. Its sound is soft and gentle, and Addie, Ada and Lyn are all natural nicknames. Parents drawn to the name may also consider Adaline, Adalyn and the original Adeline, which share the same roots.
Popularity over time
Adelyn first appears in US Social Security records in 1899. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 19 different years, starting in 2007. Its best national rank was #194 in 2016, and the most babies received it in 2015, when 1,680 were named Adelyn. In 2025, 851 babies were named Adelyn, and it ranked #355 nationally. That is 49% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #2,463 in 1920, #2,903 in 2000, #380 in 2010, and #355 in 2025. Of the 23,612 US girls named Adelyn since records began, 59% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 6,414 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Cali, Presley, Callie, Harmony, and Adaline.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Adelyn ranked highest in Kansas, Nevada, and Idaho.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | #213 | 15 |
| Nevada | #235 | 11 |
| Idaho | #244 | 9 |
| Minnesota | #250 | 22 |
| North Carolina | #259 | 42 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Adelyn is usually pronounced AD-uh-lihn, with three syllables. It has six letters, starts with A and ends in “-yn”.
Middle names for Adelyn
A few middle names that flow with Adelyn: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Adelyn
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Adelynn Girl
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Adelyn mean?
Adelyn 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 Adelyn?
Adelyn has modern American, Germanic, and French roots. Adelyn is a modern spelling of Adeline, which came into English from French and ultimately from the Germanic element adal, meaning noble.
Is Adelyn a popular name?
Yes. Adelyn ranked #355 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Adelyn a boy or girl name?
Adelyn is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Adelyn?
Adelyn is usually pronounced AD-uh-lihn. 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