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Updated August 7, 2024

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Girl name origins & meanings

  • French: Noble, nobility 

What Does the Name Adelyn Mean and Stand For? 

The name Adelyn is an Americanized spelling of the French name Adeline, meaning noble and nobility. It is a modern variation of this traditional name that has become increasingly popular in the U.S.

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How Popular Is The Name Adelyn

What Does the Name Adelyn Mean? 

Adelyn is a girls' name of French and American origin, meaning "nobility." It is an American variation of the more traditional French name Adeline. This modern spelling of Adeline has had a boom in popularity since it first appeared on the charts in 2007. 

How Popular is the Name Adelyn? 

Adelyn is the #246 most popular girls' name in the U.S., according to 2021 Social Security Administration data. It first appeared on the charts as #847 in 2007, and has been increasingly popular since. 

According to Google search data analysis, in the last five years Adelyn was at its peak popularity in June 2018. 

Popularity of the Name Adelyn in the United States

Adelyn was searched for most often in the following states: 

  • District of Columbia
  • Louisiana 
  • Missouri
  • Kentucky 
  • Minnesota

Famous People Named Adelyn and Adelyn in Pop Culture 

Famous Adelyn's include American art historian Adelyn Dome Breeskin and English poet "Adelyn Moore" (Charles Kay Ogden). 

Variations and Nicknames for Adelyn 

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