Adelyn Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Adelyn is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Adelyn?
Adelyn is spelled A-D-E-L-Y-N. The name has 6 letters.
Adelyn at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Adelyn is likely a modern elaboration of the name Adeline, which may derive from the Germanic element “adal,” meaning “noble.”
- Origin
- Adelyn is commonly associated with English-language naming traditions and appears as a variant or elaboration of names rooted in Germanic origins.
- Pronunciation
- ad-eh-lin · 3 syllables
Adelyn Popularity in 2025
Rank#355
Recorded Births851
- Girls usage fell 41 places to #355 and recorded 127 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 Adelyn Mean?
Adelyn is likely a modern elaboration of the name Adeline, which may derive from the Germanic element “adal,” meaning “noble.”
Origin: Adelyn is commonly associated with English-language naming traditions and appears as a variant or elaboration of names rooted in Germanic origins.
How Do You Pronounce Adelyn?
Pronunciationad-eh-lin
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Adelyn?
- History
- The name Adelyn has been used in English-speaking countries, especially in recent decades, as a variant form related to older Germanic-rooted names.
Adelyn Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 851 | #355 |
| 2024 | Girls | 978 | #314 |
| 2023 | Girls | 974 | #320 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,102 | #287 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,248 | #246 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,261 | #238 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,295 | #247 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,384 | #227 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,519 | #204 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,672 | #194 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,680 | #196 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,674 | #198 |
| 2014 | Boys | 6 | #10,717 |
| 2013 | Girls | 1,506 | #212 |
| 2012 | Girls | 1,351 | #236 |
| 2011 | Girls | 1,057 | #299 |
| 2010 | Girls | 835 | #380 |
| 2009 | Girls | 778 | #408 |
| 2008 | Girls | 527 | #589 |
| 2007 | Girls | 335 | #847 |
| 2006 | Girls | 245 | #1,045 |
| 2005 | Girls | 176 | #1,273 |
| 2004 | Girls | 137 | #1,470 |
| 2003 | Girls | 127 | #1,526 |
When Was Adelyn 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
1,680 recorded births
National rank #196
2014 · Girls
1,674 recorded births
National rank #198
2016 · Girls
1,672 recorded births
National rank #194
2017 · Girls
1,519 recorded births
National rank #204
Where Adelyn 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 |
|---|---|---|
| KS | #212 | 15 |
| NV | #235 | 11 |
| ID | #244 | 9 |
| MN | #250 | 22 |
| NC | #259 | 42 |
| MS | #270 | 10 |
| CO | #277 | 22 |
| TN | #282 | 27 |