Nadalyn
A feminine name of American origin meaning "hope".
Name Census estimates that about 142 living Americans carry the first name Nadalyn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Nadalyn today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nadalyn births was 2015 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nadalyn. 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
142
~ 1 in 2,413,763 Americans
Peak year
2015
14 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#16,880
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Nadalyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Nadalyn 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 91 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
Nadalyn 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 Nadalyn 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 Nadalyn
The name Nadalyn has its origins in the Slavic languages, particularly Russian and Polish. It is derived from the word "nadezhda," which means "hope" or "expectation" in these languages. The name likely emerged during the medieval period, around the 10th to 12th centuries, when Slavic cultures were flourishing in Eastern Europe.
Nadalyn was a relatively uncommon name in ancient times, with few recorded instances in historical texts or religious scriptures. However, it gained popularity among the nobility and aristocracy in certain regions of Eastern Europe, particularly in Russia and Poland.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Nadalyn was Nadalyn Ivanovna, a Russian noblewoman who lived in the late 16th century. She was known for her philanthropic work and her dedication to supporting orphanages and charitable organizations in her community.
Another notable figure with the name Nadalyn was Nadalyn Konstantinovna, a Polish artist and painter who lived in the 18th century. Her works were widely acclaimed for their vivid colors and depictions of everyday life in rural Poland.
In the 19th century, Nadalyn Vasilievna was a prominent Russian writer and poet. Her works often explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition, and she was celebrated for her lyrical prose and evocative imagery.
During the early 20th century, Nadalyn Petrovna was a renowned Russian ballerina who performed with the Bolshoi Ballet. Her graceful movements and technical precision earned her widespread acclaim, and she was considered one of the greatest dancers of her generation.
Nadalyn Aleksandrovna was a Polish scientist and mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of theoretical physics in the mid-20th century. Her research focused on quantum mechanics and the behavior of subatomic particles, and she was highly respected among her peers for her groundbreaking work.
While the name Nadalyn has its roots in Slavic cultures, it has since been adopted and used in various parts of the world, though it remains relatively uncommon in most regions. The name's meaning of "hope" or "expectation" has likely contributed to its enduring appeal throughout history.
People
Nadalyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nadalyn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Nadalyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nadalyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 142 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nadalyn 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 2,413,763 US residents.
Is Nadalyn a common name?
We classify Nadalyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 143 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nadalyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Nadalyn was 2015, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nadalyn is about 12 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 Nadalyn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nadalyn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nadalyn 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 Nadalyn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nadalyn 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 Nadalyn 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 Nadalyn?
Want to know how many Americans are named Nadalyn? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.