Adalyna
A feminine name of debated origin meaning "noble" or "fiery".
Name Census estimates that about 175 living Americans carry the first name Adalyna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Adalyna today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Adalyna births was 2021 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Adalyna. 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
175
~ 1 in 1,958,596 Americans
Peak year
2021
19 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,410
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Adalyna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Adalyna from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 96 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Adalyna 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 Adalyna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Adalynas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Adalyna
The name Adalyna is a relatively modern variation of the Germanic name Adeline, which itself is derived from the ancient Germanic root name Adal, meaning "noble" or "nobility". The suffix "-ine" or "-yna" was commonly added to names in medieval times to create feminine forms.
The name Adal can be traced back to the 5th century and was popular among Germanic tribes such as the Franks and Visigoths. As these tribes migrated and interacted with other cultures, the name spread and evolved into various spellings and forms, including Adeline, Adelina, and eventually Adalyna.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Adeline can be found in the 9th century, in a Latin manuscript that refers to a Frankish noblewoman named Adelina. In the Middle Ages, the name was particularly popular in France, where it was often associated with royalty and the aristocracy.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Adalyna or its variations. One of the earliest recorded was Adeline of Blois (1105-1154), a French noblewoman and Countess of Blois. Another notable figure was Adeline of Burgundy (1233-1273), a Duchess of Burgundy and daughter of King Robert I of France.
In the 19th century, the name gained popularity in English-speaking countries, likely due to the influence of the French novel "The Mysteries of Udolpho" by Ann Radcliffe, which featured a character named Adeline. One prominent bearer of the name during this time was Adeline Genée (1878-1970), a Danish ballet dancer and choreographer.
Another notable Adalyna was Adeline Paulina Irene Datsier (1868-1943), a Dutch actress and singer who was also known by her stage name Adeline Dolores. In the 20th century, the name continued to be used, with Adeline Yen Mah (born 1937) being a well-known Chinese-American author and physician.
While the name Adalyna is a relatively modern variation, it carries with it a rich history and connotations of nobility and grace that date back to its ancient Germanic roots. Its enduring popularity throughout the centuries is a testament to the timeless appeal of this elegant and sophisticated name.
People
Adalyna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Adalyna 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
Adalyna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Adalyna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 175 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Adalyna 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 1,958,596 US residents.
Is Adalyna a common name?
We classify Adalyna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 176 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Adalyna most popular?
The single biggest year for Adalyna was 2021, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Adalyna is about 8 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 Adalyna in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Adalyna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Adalyna 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 Adalyna still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Adalyna 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 Adalyna 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 Adalyna?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.