How to say it
AD · di · lyn
ˈæd.ɪ.lɪn
Feminine
Addilyn
Noble
What it means
A modern respelling of Adeline, from the Germanic 'adal', 'noble.'
Addilyn is a modern American respelling of Adeline, reshaped with the fashionable '-lyn' ending. Adeline traces back to the Germanic element 'adal,' 'noble,' by way of Adalheidis, so the underlying sense is 'noble.' The '-lyn' tail is a fully modern touch, part of the same wave that produced Madilyn and Everlyn. The name first appears in US records around 1999 and has ridden the broad -lyn trend since. It has been easing back lately, slipping from rank 772 to 988 in the 2025 data.
How to spell Addilyn
The standard spelling is Addilyn. Common variants include Adilyn, Adalyn, Addilynn, Adeline, but Addilyn is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #312 in 2016, currently #988 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
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- Spelling
A -lyn respelling of Adeline; one of several close forms like Adilyn and Adalyn.
Spelling variants
- Adilyn
- Adalyn
- Addilynn
- Adeline
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Common questions
- What does the name Addilyn mean?
- A modern respelling of Adeline, from the Germanic 'adal', 'noble.'
- What does Addilyn mean in Modern coinage?
- In Modern coinage, Addilyn means "Noble." Addilyn is a modern American respelling of Adeline, reshaped with the fashionable '-lyn' ending. Adeline traces back to the Germanic element 'adal,' 'noble,' by way of Adalheidis, so the underlying sense is 'noble.' The '-lyn' tail is a fully modern touch, part of the same wave that produced Madilyn and Everlyn. The name first appears in US records around 1999 and has ridden the broad -lyn trend since. It has been easing back lately, slipping from rank 772 to 988 in the 2025 data.
- How do you pronounce Addilyn?
- Addilyn is pronounced ˈæd.ɪ.lɪn. Say it as AD-di-lyn, with the stress on the "ad" syllable.
- How do you spell Addilyn?
- The standard spelling is Addilyn. Common spelling variants include Adilyn, Adalyn, Addilynn, Adeline.
- Is Addilyn a boy or girl name?
- Addilyn is traditionally a feminine name.
- How popular is the name Addilyn?
- Addilyn ranked #988 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.