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Adalynn

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Pronounced AD-uh-lin /ˈæd.ə.lɪn/High

Meaning: Noble; of noble kind — from the Germanic element <em>adal</em> (noble)High

In 30 seconds: A modern elaboration of Adeline and Ada, built on the Old Germanic adal meaning 'noble.' The -lynn suffix gives it a soft, contemporary feel that has made it a top-200 girls' name in the U.S.
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Origin HighGermanic
MeaningNoble; of noble kind — from the Germanic element <em>adal</em> (noble)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 16,516

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719962017

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Adalynn is a modern American elaboration of Adeline (itself a diminutive of Adela), rooted in the Old High German element adal meaning 'noble.' The -lynn suffix, popular in American naming from the late 20th century onward, was appended to create a softer, more lyrical form.

Adalynn appeared on U.S. birth records in significant numbers from the 2000s onward, rising alongside similar names like Adaline, Adelyn, and Adeline. It represents the broader trend of combining classic name roots with the fashionable -lynn ending.

Did you know? The root adal (noble) is one of the most productive elements in Germanic names, appearing in Adele, Adelaide, Adeline, and even the male name Albert.

Variations

AdelineAdelynAdalineAdelaAdaline

Nicknames

AdaAddieLynn

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If you like Adalynn…

Adaline— near-identical name with a slightly more vintage spelling
Madelyn— popular -lyn name sharing the same soft, vintage-modern feel
Evelyn— classic -lyn name with the same graceful rhythm

Frequently Asked

What does the name Adalynn mean?

Adalynn is rooted in the Old Germanic element <em>adal</em> meaning 'noble,' making it a modern form of Adeline.

How do you pronounce Adalynn?

Adalynn is pronounced AD-uh-lin /ˈæd.ə.lɪn/ — three syllables with stress on the first.

Is Adalynn a boy or girl name?

Adalynn is used exclusively as a girl's name.

How popular is Adalynn?

Adalynn has been in the U.S. top 200 girls' names since the mid-2010s, part of a broader revival of Adeline-style names.