How Many People Are Named Adelyn?
Complete statistics for the name Adelyn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Adelyn is a very rare female name, with only 1 in 14,840 Americans bearing it today. That's just 22,237 people in the United States! It's a genuinely modern name, with 97% of those named Adelyn being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 12All 22,758 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2014Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Adelyn Through the Generations
Adelyn has seen a steady rise in popularity since its peak in 2014 when 1,680 babies were given this name. Today, most people named Adelyn are young, with 22,141 under 30 years old, compared to just 204 aged between 30 and 60, and 413 over 60. This shows how Adelyn is a name that's becoming increasingly popular among younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Adelyn's American roots
📄 About the Name Adelyn
How Many People Have the Name Adelyn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 22,237 people in the United States currently share the name Adelyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 14,840 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Adelyn a Common or Rare Name?
Adelyn is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Adelyn Mean?
Adelyn means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Adelyn in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Adelyn Most Popular?
The name Adelyn reached peak popularity in 2014, with 1,680 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Adelyn?
Approximately 22,237 people named Adelyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 22,758. That works out to roughly 1 in 14,840 Americans.
Is Adelyn a rare name?
Adelyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 14,840 Americans has this name.
What does the name Adelyn mean?
Adelyn means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins.
Is Adelyn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Adelyn are male and 100% are female.
When was Adelyn most popular?
Adelyn peaked in 2014 with 1,680 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.