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Adelynn
GirlAmerican (modern coinage), Germanic· “variant of Adeline, 'noble'”
- Meaning
- variant of Adeline, 'noble'
- Origin
- American (modern coinage), Germanic
- Pronunciation
- AD-uh-lihn
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #447
- US babies 2025
- 693
- Best rank
- #277 (2015)
- Peak year
- 2015
Meaning and origin of Adelynn
Adelynn is an American (modern coinage) and Germanic name that is usually said to mean “variant of Adeline, 'noble'”.
Adelynn is a modern American spelling of Adeline, a name that goes back to the Germanic element adal, meaning noble. Adeline came to England with the Normans and was revived in the nineteenth century before becoming popular again in recent years. The -lynn ending reflects a modern style that blends old names with the popular sound of Lynn. Adelynn keeps the vintage charm of the original while giving it a contemporary look. Addie, Ada and Lynn are natural nicknames.
Popularity over time
Adelynn first appears in US Social Security records in 1990. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 17 different years, starting in 2009. Its best national rank was #277 in 2015, the same year it reached its highest count of 1,139 babies. In 2025, 693 babies were named Adelynn, and it ranked #447 nationally. That is 39% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #4,653 in 2000, #642 in 2010, and #447 in 2025. Of the 15,023 US girls named Adelynn since records began, 59% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 4,855 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Elsa, Alessandra, Paislee, Ariah, and Amiyah.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Adelynn ranked highest in Montana, New Mexico, and Kansas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | #168 | 6 |
| New Mexico | #250 | 6 |
| Kansas | #256 | 12 |
| Texas | #278 | 123 |
| Indiana | #278 | 25 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Adelynn is usually pronounced AD-uh-lihn, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with A and ends in “-nn”.
Middle names for Adelynn
A few middle names that flow with Adelynn: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Adelynn
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Adelynn mean?
Adelynn is an American (modern coinage) and Germanic name that is usually said to mean “variant of Adeline, 'noble'”.
What is the origin of the name Adelynn?
Adelynn has modern American and Germanic roots. Adelynn is a modern American spelling of Adeline, a name that goes back to the Germanic element adal, meaning noble.
Is Adelynn a popular name?
Yes. Adelynn ranked #447 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Adelynn a boy or girl name?
Adelynn is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Adelynn?
Adelynn 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