Adalyn
Girl name · 44 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Adalyn: 44 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 7 births in 2020.
Adalyn is a modern elaboration of the classic Adeline, itself a diminutive of Adele, which traces back to the Old Germanic element *adal*, meaning "noble." It rose in popularity as parents sought a fresh, melodic twist on traditional names like Madelyn or Addison. Though no major historical figure bears this exact spelling, it connects to the many noble saints and queens named Adele or Adelaide, such as Saint Adelaide of Italy, a 10th-century empress. The name shares its root with the German city of Adelberg, meaning "noble mountain." Adalyn has become a beloved choice in Scotland since the 2000s, embodying a blend of vintage charm and contemporary flair.
Girl 10 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20207 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #6324 babies
- Total births
- 44since 2015
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 24%vs prior 5y