Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Adelyn.
National Rank (2025)
#355
All-Time Peak Rank
#194 (2016)
Total U.S. Births
23,612
Unisex Distribution0.0% Boy / 100.0% GirlBalance: Single-Gender Archetype
💡 The Adelyn Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Adelyn
According to SSA data, Adelyn achieved its highest historical rank of #194 in 2016. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2015 with 1,680 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 49.3%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 42 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Adelyn scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-49.3% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,680Births in 2015
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
42Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:5
1900s:14
1910s:136
1920s:140
1930s:68
1940s:45
1950s:5
1960s:0
1970s:0
1980s:41
1990s:242
2000s:2,529
2010s:13,973
2020s:6,414
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesAde-l-yn
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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