Girl · 149th of 30,306
Adalyn
Meaning, origin and U.S. popularity at a glance
29,815
Total Births
145
Years of Data
2015
Peak Popularity Year
2,456
Peak Births
Generational story
Where Adalyn stands across generations
Rankings for U.S. births from 2013 to 2024.
Based on the most recent three-year movement in the national data.
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Meaning, origin & U.S. popularity
Summary
Adalyn is a name of Germanic origin, meaning 'noble.' It evolved from historical forms like Adalheidis and Adalina. The name reflects traits of grace and nobility, and it has no biblical relevance. Adalyn gained popularity in the late 20th century, becoming a trendy choice for parents.
Etymology & cultural background Open the full meaning, origin, history, and variants
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/ˈædəˌlɪn/
Origin
Germanic
Etymology
Adalyn is derived from the Germanic elements 'adal,' meaning 'noble,' and the suffix 'lyn,' which is often used in modern names.
Meaning
noble
Language Evolution
Adalheidis (Old High German), Adalina (Medieval Latin), Adaline (19th century English)
Historical Usage
Adalyn gained popularity in the late 20th century as part of a trend towards modern and unique names.
Variants & Derivatives
Adaline, Adalynn, Addie
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Adalyn is viewed as a trendy and charming name, often associated with qualities of grace and nobility.
Famous People
Adalyn Grace (author), Adalyn Marston (social media personality)
Trend Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
3-Year Trend:
Declining
25-Year Trend:
Consistently Rising
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Highly Popular name with 2,456 peak births in 2015
Geographic Spread
Popular across 50 US states, with strongest presence in Nevada
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 5 different American generations with varying popularity
Alternative spellings & similar sounds
Compare 14 names that share a similar pronunciation but use different spellings.
Historical Birth Statistics
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History
Full popularity table across American generations 5 generation and gender records
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Recorded births |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 4316th of 9107 | 78 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 9204th of 9204 | 5 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 14820th of 27321 | 41 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 663rd of 35406 | 6,728 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 149th of 30306 | 22,963 |