Adalyn Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Adalyn is a name of Germanic origin, meaning 'noble.' It evolved from historical forms like Adalheidis and Adalina. The name reflects traits of grace and nobility, and it has no biblical relevance. Adalyn gained popularity in the late 20th century, becoming a trendy choice for parents.

The name Adalyn is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been consistently rising. From 2020-2022, Adalyn has been falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too rising for female in South, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. Across generations, 'Adalyn' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4316th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 9204th out of 9204 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 14820th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 663rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 149th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Adalyn' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Adalyn"

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Pronunciation

/ˈædəˌlɪn/

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Origin

Germanic

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Etymology

Adalyn is derived from the Germanic elements 'adal,' meaning 'noble,' and the suffix 'lyn,' which is often used in modern names.

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Meaning

noble

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Language Evolution

Adalheidis (Old High German), Adalina (Medieval Latin), Adaline (19th century English)

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Historical Usage

Adalyn gained popularity in the late 20th century as part of a trend towards modern and unique names.

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Variants & Derivatives

Adaline, Adalynn, Addie

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Modern Popularity & Image

Today, Adalyn is viewed as a trendy and charming name, often associated with qualities of grace and nobility.

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Famous People

Adalyn Grace (author), Adalyn Marston (social media personality)

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Adalyn"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Adalyn"

"Adalyn" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 4316th of 9107 78
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 9204th of 9204 5
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 14820th of 27321 41
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 663rd of 35406 6,728
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 149th of 30306 22,963

Regional Popularity of "Adalyn" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Adalyn" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
10.19%
467th/4582
18.63%
962nd/5164
8.40%
614th/7313
10.85%
810th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
3.26%
130th/3984
5.13%
230th/4487
1.99%
136th/6822
3.04%
191st/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Adalyn"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Adalyn" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.