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Adelyn

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Pronounced AD-eh-lin /ˈæd.ə.lɪn/High

Meaning: Variant of Adeline or Adelaide, from Old German 'adal' (noble) — meaning 'noble one' or 'of noble kind'.High

In 30 seconds: Adelyn is a modern American spelling of Adeline, meaning 'noble'. It sits at the intersection of vintage French elegance and contemporary American naming, offering the warmth of Ada and the flow of Adeline.
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Origin HighOld German
MeaningVariant of Adeline or Adelaide, from Old German 'adal' (noble) — meaning 'noble one' or 'of noble kind'.
U.S. rank (2025)#355 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births851 girls (0.05% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 23,603

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201518992025

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

History & Origin

Adelyn is a variant of Adeline, the French diminutive of Adele or Adelaide, all deriving from the Old German adal, meaning noble. Adeline was the name of a popular medieval saint in France and spread through French-speaking regions. The -yn spelling in Adelyn is a modern American preference, paralleling names like Evelyn, Jacquelyn, and Carolyn.

Adelyn has been growing in the United States since the 2000s, appealing to parents drawn to the vintage feel of Adeline with a slightly more modern spelling. It entered the US top 200 girls' names in the 2010s. The Ada- and Addie- nickname possibilities connect it to other fashionable vintage names, while its three-syllable flow gives it elegance without ostentation.

Did you know? The song Sweet Adeline (1903) was so popular that groups of men singing in harmony were called Sweet Adeline groups — eventually forming the Sweet Adelines International, a worldwide organization of women's barbershop singing that still exists today, keeping this name's musical heritage alive.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Adeline — Old German etymology shared by Adelyn and its variantsSocial Security Administration Name Data — US popularity trends for Adelyn

Variations

AdelineAdalynAdalynnAdelaide

Nicknames

AddieAdaLyn

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If you like Adelyn…

Adeline— the French standard spelling of the same name with identical meaning and sound
Madelyn— three-syllable variant name with the same -lyn ending and comparable modern American popularity
Evelyn— three-syllable classic ending in -lyn with the same vintage-revival appeal

Frequently Asked

What does the name Adelyn mean?

Adelyn means 'noble' or 'noble one', from Old German adal (noble), as a variant of Adeline.

How do you pronounce Adelyn?

Adelyn is pronounced AD-eh-lin (/ˈæd.ə.lɪn/), three syllables with stress on the first.

Is Adelyn a boy or girl name?

Adelyn is a girl's name.

How popular is Adelyn?

Adelyn entered the US top 200 girls' names in the 2010s as part of the broader Adeline and Ada name revival.