About the name Adeline
Adeline belongs to the German and English & American 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, Adalyn, Adalynn, Adelyn.
In the United States, Adeline first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #58 in 2024, and in 2024 3,723 babies received the name — 76,925 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Adeline mean?
Adeline means “noble” in its German roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.
Is Adeline a boy or girl name?
Adeline is a girl name. In 2024, 3,723 babies received the name in the US.
What origin is the name Adeline?
Adeline comes from the German and English & American tradition. It is also spelled Adelin, Adelina, Adaline, Adalyn, Adalynn, Adelyn.
How popular is the name Adeline?
Adeline first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #58 in 2024, and 3,723 babies were given the name in 2024.
How do you pronounce Adeline?
Adeline is pronounced /ˈædəlɪn/ (IPA).
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