How to say it
AD · e · lynn
ˈæd.ə.lɪn
Feminine
Adelynn
Noble
What it means
A double-n spelling of Adelyn and Adeline, from the Germanic adal, 'noble.'
Adelynn is a fuller spelling of Adelyn and Adeline, all from the Germanic adal, 'noble.' The double-n ending plays up the trendy -lynn sound it shares with Madelynn and Brooklynn. The look is modern, the root is old nobility. Addie is the short. Said AD-uh-lin.
How to spell Adelynn
The standard spelling is Adelynn. Common variants include Adelyn, Adeline, Adalynn, but Adelynn is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #277 in 2015, currently #447 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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- Nickname
Addie.
- Spelling
One of many spellings with Adelyn, Adeline, and Adalynn.
Spelling variants
- Adelyn
- Adeline
- Adalynn
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Common questions
- What does the name Adelynn mean?
- A double-n spelling of Adelyn and Adeline, from the Germanic adal, 'noble.'
- What does Adelynn mean in German?
- In German, Adelynn means "Noble." Adelynn is a fuller spelling of Adelyn and Adeline, all from the Germanic adal, 'noble.' The double-n ending plays up the trendy -lynn sound it shares with Madelynn and Brooklynn. The look is modern, the root is old nobility. Addie is the short. Said AD-uh-lin.
- How do you pronounce Adelynn?
- Adelynn is pronounced ˈæd.ə.lɪn. Say it as AD-e-lynn, with the stress on the "ad" syllable.
- How do you spell Adelynn?
- The standard spelling is Adelynn. Common spelling variants include Adelyn, Adeline, Adalynn.
- Is Adelynn a boy or girl name?
- Adelynn is traditionally a feminine name.
- How popular is the name Adelynn?
- Adelynn ranked #447 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.