Adaleen
A feminine name derived from Germanic elements meaning "noble" and "serpent".
Name Census estimates that about 103 living Americans carry the first name Adaleen. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Adaleen today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Adaleen births was 2016 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Adaleen. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
103
~ 1 in 3,327,712 Americans
Peak year
2016
14 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2022 SSA rank
#13,601
Tracked since 1927
Popularity
Adaleen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Adaleen from the 1920s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 79 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Adaleen by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Adaleen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Adaleens live
Origin
Meaning and history of Adaleen
The name Adaleen has its roots in the Germanic languages, originating from the combination of the elements "adal" meaning "noble" and "lind" meaning "soft" or "tender." It is a feminine form of the masculine name Adelin, which first emerged in the early medieval period around the 8th or 9th century.
The name gained popularity in England and other parts of Western Europe during the Middle Ages. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Adaleen can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a survey commissioned by William the Conqueror, where it appears as a variant spelling "Adelina."
In the 12th century, Adaleen was the name of a renowned French abbess and mystic, Adelina of Le Puy (1103-1160), who founded a religious community and was known for her spiritual writings and teachings. This may have contributed to the name's spread and popularity in the region.
Another notable figure bearing the name Adaleen was Saint Adelina (or Adelina) of Viterbo (c. 1182-1237), an Italian nun and mystic who is venerated in the Catholic Church. She is said to have experienced visions and performed miracles during her lifetime.
In the 19th century, the name Adaleen gained renewed popularity, particularly in English-speaking countries. One of the most famous bearers of the name was Adaleen Hay (1829-1916), an American writer and poet who was part of the literary circles of her time.
Another notable Adaleen was Adaleen Howland (1839-1910), an American philanthropist and social reformer who was actively involved in the women's suffrage movement and established several charitable organizations in her home state of Massachusetts.
While less common today, the name Adaleen has maintained a certain level of popularity, particularly as a middle name or variant spelling of similar names like Adeline or Adelina. Its rich history and unique blend of meanings have contributed to its enduring appeal as a beautiful and meaningful choice for parents seeking a name with a touch of nobility and tenderness.
People
Adaleen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Adaleen as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Adaleen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Adaleen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 103 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Adaleen going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 3,327,712 US residents.
Is Adaleen a common name?
We classify Adaleen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 109 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Adaleen most popular?
The single biggest year for Adaleen was 2016, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Adaleen is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Adaleen in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Adaleen a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Adaleen in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Adaleen still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Adaleen in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Adaleen can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Adaleen?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.