Adelyn
Peaked at #194 nationally in 2016, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1899, Adelyn has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Adelyn — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#194
in 2016
Current rank
#315
in 2024
Years tracked
79
1899–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1899, Adelyn reached its peak popularity for girls in 2016, ranking #194 nationally with 1,672 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #198 (2014) to #315 (2024) — a 37% drop.
As of 2024, Adelyn ranks #315 nationally for girls, with 974 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #315 | 974 |
| 2023 | #320 | 974 |
| 2022 | #287 | 1,102 |
| 2021 | #246 | 1,248 |
| 2020 | #238 | 1,259 |
| 2019 | #247 | 1,294 |
| 2018 | #227 | 1,384 |
| 2017 | #204 | 1,519 |
Adelyn — Boys (United States)
Limited dataPeak rank
#10741
in 2014
Last ranked
#10741
in 2014
Years tracked
1
2014–2014
Trend
Limited data
Adelyn was already at its most popular for boys in 2014 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #10741), with 6 babies given the name that year.
Adelyn hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2014, when it stood at #10741.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #10,741 | 6 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Adelyn most popular?
Adelyn was most popular in 2016, when it ranked #194 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Adelyn becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently insufficient data, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Adelyn?
At least 22,758 babies have been recorded with the name Adelyn in the US since 1899, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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