Adelyn
girl name#355 in 2025Adelyn entered the US charts in 1899, peaked at #194 in 2016, ranks #355 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1899–2025
#355
rank today
#194
peak (2016)
851
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1596 |
| 1900s | #1714 |
| 1910s | #1917 |
| 1920s | #2545 |
| 1930s | #3189 |
| 1940s | #4045 |
| 1950s | #5828 |
| 1980s | #9184 |
| 1990s | #4516 |
| 2000s | #1433 |
| 2010s | #239 |
| 2020s | #293 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Adelyn has been most popular in TX, CA, NY.
Living bearers
About 23,000 people named Adelyn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Adelyn is a kid of about 10 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Adelyn in 2025?
- Adelyn ranks #355 among US girl names in 2025, with 851 babies given the name.
- When was the name Adelyn most popular?
- Adelyn peaked in 2016, reaching #194 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Adelyn with classmates?
- Adelyn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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