Adelynn

Adelynn - A very unique female name

Adelynn appeared on the charts for the first time in 2003 on position #3138. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Adelynn and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Adelynn? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Adelynn. The baby girl name Adelynn was given to 662 baby girls in 2025, ranking #445 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 1,969 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Adelynn peaked in popularity 11 years ago in 2015 on position 274.

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Adelynn is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Adelynn is currently topping the baby name charts in Montana at position #168 - and is the least popular in New Jersey at position #942.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Adelynn is where you live.

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Adelynn origin and meaning

Germanic — modern elaboration

Elaboration of Adeline/Adalyn, from Germanic Adeline — adal, 'noble' — with the fashionable -lynn ending

Adelynn is a 21st-century elaboration of Adeline that appeared in 2003 and peaked in 2015, blending vintage Adeline with the -lynn sound of its era. It has fallen from #358 in 2020 to #445 as the -lynn wave recedes.

Attested etymology

Adelynn is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Adelynn, pop culture references for the name Adelynn and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Adelynn

We've found the following names that sound similar to Adelynn, sorted by popularity.

Adeline / Adalynn / Adalyn / Adelyn / Adaline / Adelina / Addilyn / Adilene / Addilynn / Adilynn /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Adelynn

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Adelynn a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Adelynn?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

AD-uh-lin · /ˈædəlɪn/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Adeline — Classic source name
• Adalynn — Variant spelling
• Adalyn — Variant spelling
• Adelyn — Variant spelling

Nicknames: AddieLynn

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2003, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

Vintage revivalModern coinage

Why parents choose it

It feels vintage and ultra-feminine, with Addie as a ready nickname.

Worth knowing

• The Adeline/Adalynn/Adelyn/Adelynn cluster is one of the most confusable in current naming — spelling must always be confirmed.