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Adlyn

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Pronounced AD-lin /ˈæd.lɪn/Medium

Meaning: A short, modern spelling of Adeline/Adalyn, from the Germanic 'adal', 'noble'. Trim and current.Low

In 30 seconds: A trim modern name: Adlyn shortens Adeline/Adalyn, 'noble' (said 'AD-lin'). Crisp and current.

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Origin MediumEnglish, German

MeaningA short, modern spelling of Adeline/Adalyn, from the Germanic 'adal', 'noble'. Trim and current.

U.S. rank (2023)#11186 ↘ Falling

2023 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2013

Total births (all-time)≈ 200

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Adlyn is a modern short form of Adeline/Adalyn, from 'adal', 'noble'. It reads crisp and current — rare in the U.S. (said 'AD-lin').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, crisp, and noble at the root.

Did you know? Adlyn is a short spelling of Adeline/Adalyn, from the Germanic 'adal', 'noble'; it keeps the classic's noble root in a trim, current form (said 'AD-lin').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Adlyn — short for Adeline/Adalyn; 'noble' (adal)

Variations

AdalynAdelineAdlynn

Nicknames

AddieLyn

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Adalynn— a like -lynn cousin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Adlyn mean?

Adlyn is a short spelling of Adeline/Adalyn, from the Germanic 'adal', 'noble'.

How do you pronounce Adlyn?

It's said AD-lin /ˈæd.lɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Adlyn a boy or girl name?

Adlyn is a girl's name.

How popular is Adlyn?

Adlyn is a rare name in the U.S.