Adilyn means noble — the I-LYN variant of Adeline, from the Germanic adal. The I-interior creates rhythmic distinction. Same Adeline heritage, same noble meaning, I-LYN calligraphy. Three syllables of Germanic nobility through I-interior distinction.
Adilyn is the I-LYN variant of Adeline meaning noble. The I-interior creates rhythmic distinction.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: I-LYN variant.
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Today
Adilyn remains a beloved choice, ranking #2014 in the US. 2,377 babies have been named Adilyn since 2001.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Adilyn?
2016peak year
At its height in 2016, Adilyn reached #1,125 nationally — 225 babies received it that single year. Its strongest stretch was the 2010s — particularly the decade right around the peak. Today, Adilyn is a less common but recognizable name in U.S. records (ranked #2,014) with about 119 babies named Adilyn each year. Adilyn's usage has fallen in recent decades. In all, around 2,377 babies have been registered as Adilyn since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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