Adelynn
How to say it: AD-uh-lin · /ˈædəlɪn/
Modern elaborated spelling of Adeline, from Old High German 'adel' meaning 'noble'; -lynn suffix is a contemporary addition.
Adelynn was the 48th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 693 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 51% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #87 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #48 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 693 |
| Share of births | 1 in 638 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −51% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #87 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,541 among girls’ names, 0 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Largely heard only in recent decades, Adelynn peaked in the 2010s. Close to that peak today, it is expected to soften slightly.
What goes with it
Mellow yet crisp, its three syllables feel gentle. Addie shortens it warmly and Avalynn shares the same melody.
Nicknames
- Addie
- Addy
- Lynn
Honouring a Adelynn in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Adelynn is about 1 in 27.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, German.
In France: #2,541 for girls in 2025.
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