Adelyn

Meaning of Adelyn

The name Adelyn means 'noble' or 'nobility'. It suggests a person of high character and good standing.

Adelyn has Germanic roots — browse every Germanic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Adelyn

Adelyn has cooled off, slipping to #355 in 2025, down from a peak of #194 in 2016.

Notable people named Adelyn

• Adelyn Grace Warre
  American child actress
• Adelyn L. Miller
  American politician, mayor
• Adelyn M. Smith
  American author, poet
• Adelyn K. Zhou
  Chinese-American artist
• Adelyn P. Davis
  American journalist, editor

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Questions about the name Adelyn

What does the name Adelyn mean?

Adelyn means the name adelyn means 'noble' or 'nobility'. it suggests a person of high character and good standing, and it comes from Germanic origins.

Is Adelyn a boy's or a girl's name?

Adelyn is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Adelyn?

In 2025, Adelyn ranked #355 for girls, down from #315 the year before.

When was Adelyn most popular?

Adelyn peaked at #194 in 2016.