How to say it
AD · e · lyn
ˈæd.ə.lɪn
Feminine
Adelyn
Noble
What it means
A streamlined spelling of Adeline and Adalyn, from the Germanic adal, 'noble.'
Adelyn is a trimmed spelling of Adeline and Adalyn, all growing from the Germanic adal, meaning 'noble.' It is part of the huge -lyn family that parents love right now, sitting close to Madelyn and Evelyn. The look is modern but the root is old nobility. Addie and Lyn are the easy shorts.
How to spell Adelyn
The standard spelling is Adelyn. Common variants include Adeline, Adalyn, Adalynn, but Adelyn is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #194 in 2016, currently #355 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
- Nickname
Addie and Lyn.
- Spelling
One of many spellings alongside Adeline, Adalyn, and Adalynn.
Spelling variants
- Adeline
- Adalyn
- Adalynn
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By meaning
Common questions
- What does the name Adelyn mean?
- A streamlined spelling of Adeline and Adalyn, from the Germanic adal, 'noble.'
- What does Adelyn mean in German?
- In German, Adelyn means "Noble." Adelyn is a trimmed spelling of Adeline and Adalyn, all growing from the Germanic adal, meaning 'noble.' It is part of the huge -lyn family that parents love right now, sitting close to Madelyn and Evelyn. The look is modern but the root is old nobility. Addie and Lyn are the easy shorts.
- How do you pronounce Adelyn?
- Adelyn is pronounced ˈæd.ə.lɪn. Say it as AD-e-lyn, with the stress on the "ad" syllable.
- How do you spell Adelyn?
- The standard spelling is Adelyn. Common spelling variants include Adeline, Adalyn, Adalynn.
- Is Adelyn a boy or girl name?
- Adelyn is traditionally a feminine name.
- How popular is the name Adelyn?
- Adelyn ranked #355 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.