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Adalynn

ˈæd.ə.lɪn

Noble

Germanic

How to say it

A · da · lynn

ˈæd.ə.lɪn

What it means

American respelling of Adeline (Germanic Adelheid 'noble'), with the -lynn suffix that was a 2010s American naming-fashion tic. Same root as Alice, Adelaide, Heidi.

Adalynn is an American spelling variant of Adeline (or Adalyn), with the -lynn suffix that became a 2010s American naming fashion. The root is Germanic Adelheid ('noble'), the same source that gave us Adelaide, Adeline, Alice, and Heidi. The Adalynn spelling is firmly modern American: it entered the US top 500 in 2014 and peaked around 2018. Common shorts: Addy, Lynn.

How to spell Adalynn

The standard spelling is Adalynn. Common variants include Adaline, Adalyn, Adelyn, but Adalynn is the most widely used form.

Popularity over time

#10 #100 #1000 #1 #1181918802025

peaked at #108 in 2018, currently #184 in 2025.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving

Heads-up notes

  • Spelling

    Adalynn (double N), Adalyn, Adaline, and Adeline are all variants of the same Germanic root. Adalynn and Adalyn are the modern American forms; Adeline is the French standard.

Spelling variants

  • Adaline
  • Adalyn
  • Adelyn

Common questions

What does the name Adalynn mean?
American respelling of Adeline (Germanic Adelheid 'noble'), with the -lynn suffix that was a 2010s American naming-fashion tic. Same root as Alice, Adelaide, Heidi.
What does Adalynn mean in Germanic?
In Germanic, Adalynn means "Noble." Adalynn is an American spelling variant of Adeline (or Adalyn), with the -lynn suffix that became a 2010s American naming fashion. The root is Germanic Adelheid ('noble'), the same source that gave us Adelaide, Adeline, Alice, and Heidi. The Adalynn spelling is firmly modern American: it entered the US top 500 in 2014 and peaked around 2018. Common shorts: Addy, Lynn.
How do you pronounce Adalynn?
Adalynn is pronounced ˈæd.ə.lɪn. Say it as A-da-lynn, with the stress on the "a" syllable.
How do you spell Adalynn?
The standard spelling is Adalynn. Common spelling variants include Adaline, Adalyn, Adelyn.
Is Adalynn a boy or girl name?
Adalynn is traditionally a feminine name.
How popular is the name Adalynn?
Adalynn ranked #184 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.