Adalyn Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Adalyn is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Adalyn?
Adalyn is spelled A-D-A-L-Y-N. The name has 6 letters.
Adalyn at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Adalyn is considered a modern elaboration of names starting with “Adal-”, which derives from a Germanic root meaning “noble.”
- Origin
- Adalyn is a contemporary name derived from older Germanic elements meaning “noble.”
- Pronunciation
- AD-uh-lin · 3 syllables
Adalyn Popularity in 2025
Rank#260
Recorded Births1,192
- Girls usage fell 41 places to #260 and recorded 222 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Adalyn Mean?
Adalyn is considered a modern elaboration of names starting with “Adal-”, which derives from a Germanic root meaning “noble.”
Origin: Adalyn is a contemporary name derived from older Germanic elements meaning “noble.”
How Do You Pronounce Adalyn?
PronunciationAD-uh-lin
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Adalyn?
- History
- Adalyn is a modern given name reflecting traditional Germanic roots and has not been historically recorded as a standalone name prior to recent decades.
Adalyn Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 1,192 | #260 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,414 | #219 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,541 | #196 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,658 | #180 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,921 | #143 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,934 | #141 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,800 | #160 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,938 | #144 |
| 2017 | Girls | 2,215 | #134 |
| 2016 | Girls | 2,192 | #141 |
| 2015 | Girls | 2,456 | #132 |
| 2014 | Girls | 2,120 | #153 |
| 2013 | Girls | 1,781 | #179 |
| 2012 | Girls | 1,609 | #198 |
| 2011 | Girls | 1,466 | #215 |
| 2010 | Girls | 1,269 | #257 |
| 2009 | Girls | 861 | #377 |
| 2008 | Girls | 578 | #532 |
| 2007 | Girls | 318 | #880 |
| 2006 | Girls | 177 | #1,324 |
| 2005 | Girls | 113 | #1,741 |
| 2004 | Girls | 98 | #1,909 |
| 2003 | Girls | 80 | #2,167 |
| 2002 | Girls | 40 | #3,394 |
When Was Adalyn Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2015 · Girls
2,456 recorded births
National rank #132
2017 · Girls
2,215 recorded births
National rank #134
2016 · Girls
2,192 recorded births
National rank #141
2014 · Girls
2,120 recorded births
National rank #153
Where Adalyn Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MS | #89 | 24 |
| WV | #124 | 12 |
| AL | #125 | 35 |
| KY | #146 | 30 |
| WI | #164 | 32 |
| NV | #165 | 15 |
| MN | #171 | 31 |
| ID | #175 | 12 |