Adelyn
Meaningnoble · English form of Adeline
- US rank
- #355
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #194 in 2016
851 babies were named Adelyn in the US in 2025. It has dropped 117 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1899–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Adelyn you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 1,889 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Adelyn, 851 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Adelyn would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAdelyn first shows up in US birth records in 1899, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 126 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2016, when it reached #194.
- Then vs nowAdelyn is 20× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 37,037 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 1,889.
- TrendAdelyn has slipped 117 places over the last five years and now sits at #355. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedAdelyn is most popular in Kansas, where it ranks #212, followed by Nevada (#235) and Idaho (#244). It's in the top 1,000 in 36 states.
- MeaningAdelyn is an English form of Adeline, which means “noble”.
About the name Adelyn
Adelyn is a girl name of English origin meaning “noble”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-lyn”. US birth records list Adelyn for girls from 1899 to 2025, in 80 of those 127 years. Its best year was 2016, when it ranked #194 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #355, with 851 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 22 | 46,512 girls |
| 1900s | 4.2 | 239,234 girls |
| 1910s | 16 | 62,814 girls |
| 1920s | 12 | 85,543 girls |
| 1930s | 6.3 | 157,729 girls |
| 1940s | 3.3 | 299,401 girls |
| 1950s | 0.3 | 3,846,154 girls |
| 1980s | 2.4 | 425,532 girls |
| 1990s | 13 | 74,738 girls |
| 2000s | 136 | 7,365 girls |
| 2010s | 798 | 1,253 girls |
| 2020s | 659 | 1,518 girls |
Other spellings of Adelyn
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Adelyn
What does the name Adelyn mean?
Adelyn means “noble” in English, as a form of Adeline.
What is the origin of the name Adelyn?
Adelyn has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Adelyn a boy or girl name?
Adelyn is a girl name.
How popular is the name Adelyn?
Adelyn ranked #355 for US girls in 2025, given to 851 babies. Its best year was 2016 (#194).