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Adalynn
Meaning: variant of Adeline · Origin: Germanic / modern · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
Adalynn is a modern spelling of Adeline, ultimately related to Germanic adal, 'noble'. The -lynn ending reflects contemporary American naming style.
Popularity of Adalynn in the US, 1880–2025
2025: 1,683 US baby girls named Adalynn — #184 for girls · Peak: 2,815 in 2018 · 1950: fewer than 5 · 2000: 14 · 2020: 2,340
Source: US Social Security Administration (SSA) national baby-name data, 1880–2025 (names.zip). Counts are babies of that gender given exactly this spelling each year; SSA leaves out a name in any year with fewer than 5 births.
How to pronounce Adalynn
AD-uh-lin · IPA /ˈædəlɪn/ (common American English pronunciation)
Language of origin
Modern English blend of Ada/Adeline and Lynn
How the meaning and use of Adalynn developed
Adalynn is a recent elaborated spelling related to Ada, Adeline and Lynn; the exact intended derivation is variable.
Related names from the same root
Adalyn · Adeline · Adelyn
Sibling names that go well with Adalynn
Sister: Raelynn · Alaina
Brother: Zayden · Ryker
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Nicknames
Addy, Ada
Variants & related names
Adalyn, Adelynn, Adeline
Adalynn name art
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FAQ
What does the name Adalynn mean?
Adalynn means “variant of Adeline”. It comes from Germanic / modern.
How do you pronounce Adalynn?
Adalynn is usually pronounced AD-uh-lin (/ˈædəlɪn/).
Is Adalynn a popular name?
In 2025, Adalynn ranked #184 among girls' names in the United States, given to 1,683 baby girls, according to US Social Security Administration data. Its peak year was 2018 (2,815 babies).
What are nicknames for Adalynn?
Addy, Ada.
What are other forms of Adalynn?
Adalyn, Adelynn, Adeline.
What are good sibling names for Adalynn?
Sister: Raelynn, Alaina. Brother: Zayden, Ryker.
Similar names
Emma · Amelia · Ella · Alice · Emery · Caroline
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.