Adilyn
A feminine name of modern English origin meaning "graceful fire".
Name Census estimates that about 2,358 living Americans carry the first name Adilyn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Adilyn today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Adilyn births was 2016 (225 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Adilyn. 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.
Key insights
- • Adilyn is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 12 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
2.4K
~ 1 in 145,358 Americans
Peak year
2016
225 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,009
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Adilyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Adilyn 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 1,654 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
Adilyn 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 Adilyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Adilyns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 31 states and territories. Texas, California, Ohio recorded the most babies named Adilyn, while Nebraska, Mississippi, Idaho recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 42 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Adilyn
The name Adilyn is a relatively modern invention, believed to have originated in the late 20th century. It appears to be a combination of the name Adeline, which has French roots, and the suffix "-lyn," which is a variant of the more common "-line" ending. Adeline itself can be traced back to the German name Adelina, which was derived from the Germanic word "adal," meaning "noble."
While Adilyn may have been inspired by the historical Adeline, it does not have a direct lineage or documented usage prior to the late 1900s. The earliest recorded instances of the name Adilyn appear to be from birth records in the United States and other English-speaking countries in the latter part of the 20th century.
Due to its relatively recent origins, there are no known historical figures or notable individuals from previous eras who bore the name Adilyn. However, here are five individuals with this name who have achieved some level of recognition in modern times:
1. Adilyn Malcolm, an American singer and songwriter who rose to fame as a contestant on the reality competition show "The Voice" in 2018.
2. Adilyn Anderson, an Australian actress known for her roles in television shows such as "Neighbours" and "The Bureau of Magical Things."
3. Adilyn Belanger, a Canadian singer and social media influencer who has gained a significant following on platforms like YouTube and Instagram.
4. Adilyn Carranza, a Mexican-American actress and model who has appeared in various television commercials and music videos.
5. Adilyn Woodard, an American author and illustrator of children's books, including the popular "Adilyn's Adventures" series.
While Adilyn may not have a rich historical background, its growing popularity in recent decades suggests that it has resonated with parents seeking a unique and modern name for their daughters.
People
Adilyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Adilyn 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
Adilyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Adilyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2,358 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Adilyn 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 145,358 US residents.
Is Adilyn a common name?
We classify Adilyn as "Rare". It ranks above 94.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,377 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Adilyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Adilyn was 2016, when 225 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Adilyn is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Adilyn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Adilyn 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.
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.