About the name Adalyn
Adalyn belongs to the German tradition. Its meaning — “noble” — is the sense carried by its German roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Adelin, Adelina, Adaline, Adalynn, Adelyn, Adalene.
In the United States, Adalyn first appears in Social Security records in 1908. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #132 in 2015, and in 2024 1,411 babies received the name — 29,815 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Adalyn mean?
Adalyn means “noble” in its German roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.
Is Adalyn a boy or girl name?
Adalyn is a girl name. In 2024, 1,411 babies received the name in the US.
What origin is the name Adalyn?
Adalyn comes from the German tradition. It is also spelled Adelin, Adelina, Adaline, Adalynn, Adelyn, Adalene.
How popular is the name Adalyn?
Adalyn first appears in US records in 1908. Its best-ever ranking was #132 in 2015, and 1,411 babies were given the name in 2024.