Adelyna
A feminine name of Germanic origin meaning "noble".
Name Census estimates that about 194 living Americans carry the first name Adelyna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Adelyna today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Adelyna births was 2019 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Adelyna. 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
194
~ 1 in 1,766,775 Americans
Peak year
2019
22 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,414
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Adelyna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Adelyna from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 115 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Adelyna remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Adelyna 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 Adelyna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Adelyna
The name Adelyna is a feminine given name with origins tracing back to the Germanic languages. It is derived from the Old German root "adal," meaning "noble" or "aristocratic," combined with the suffix "-ina," a diminutive form implying endearment or affection.
Adelyna's roots can be traced to the Middle Ages, when it was commonly used among the noble classes and royalty across various Germanic regions of Europe. Similar spellings such as Adelina, Adelene, and Adeline were also prevalent during this time period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Adelyna can be found in the 12th-century German epic poem "Nibelungenlied," where it was borne by a minor character. It also appeared in various medieval chronicles and genealogical records of noble families across regions like Bavaria and Saxony.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Adelyna. One of the most famous was Adelyna of Leuven (c. 1103-1151), a Flemish noblewoman and countess consort of Arnstein. Another was Adelyna of Burgundy (c. 1233-1273), a French princess who married King Henry III of England.
In the 14th century, Adelyna von Staufen (c. 1310-1375) was a prominent German abbess and religious leader. During the Renaissance, the Italian painter Adelyna Pieri (c. 1470-1530) was renowned for her portraits and religious works.
Moving into the 18th century, Adelyna Kavanagh (1737-1809) was an influential Irish writer and poet who played a significant role in preserving the cultural heritage of her homeland.
While the name Adelyna has maintained a consistent presence throughout history, its popularity has ebbed and flowed across different regions and time periods. However, its enduring heritage and noble connotations have ensured its continued use as a feminine given name, carrying a sense of grace and distinction.
People
Adelyna + last name combinations
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FAQ
Adelyna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Adelyna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 194 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Adelyna 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 1,766,775 US residents.
Is Adelyna a common name?
We classify Adelyna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 195 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Adelyna most popular?
The single biggest year for Adelyna was 2019, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Adelyna is about 9 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 Adelyna in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Adelyna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Adelyna 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 Adelyna still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Adelyna 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 Adelyna 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 common is the name Adelyna?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.