Adalyn
Adalyn is a girl name of American origin meaning “Noble”, pronounced AD-uh-lin. It ranked #260 in the United States in 2025, given to 1,192 babies, and peaked at #132 in 2015. Common nicknames: Ada, Addie, Lyn.
How popular is Adalyn in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Adalyn mean, and where does it come from?
Adalyn is a modern American blend combining the ancient Germanic name Ada, meaning "noble," with the popular name-ending suffix "-lyn." It has no long independent history, instead emerging in the early 2000s as part of a wave of invented names built from familiar sounds. Its popularity reflects a broader trend of parents favoring soft, flowing names that still nod to older roots like Adelaide and Adeline. Adalyn and its many spelling cousins, including Adalynn and Adelyn, now regularly appear together near the top of American girls' name charts.
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- As a recently coined name, Adalyn has no widely known historical namesakes; its popularity is a purely twenty-first-century phenomenon.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Adalyn mean?
Adalyn is a girl name of American origin meaning "Noble." Adalyn is a modern American blend combining the ancient Germanic name Ada, meaning "noble," with the popular name-ending suffix "-lyn." It has no long independent history, instead emerging in the early 2000s as part of a wave of invented names built from familiar sounds.
How do you pronounce Adalyn?
Adalyn is pronounced AD-uh-lin. Common variations include Adalynn, Adelyn, Adelynn.
Is Adalyn a girl name?
Yes, Adalyn is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Ada, Addie, Lyn.