Adelyn is a distinctive choice, ranked #980 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Adelyn in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#980
US Rank #315
About the Name Adelyn
2024 marks Adelyn's peak year in UK records so far, sitting at UK #980. The name has climbed 576 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been recorded in UK data since 2010.
Adelyn is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #315, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Adelyn
Unlikely. With around 36 UK babies named Adelyn per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Adelyn in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Adelyn is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 576 places over the last five years to #980 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Adelyn is more popular in the US (#315) than in the UK (#980). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
36
UK babies named Adelyn (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 576 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Adelyn
Likely around 1 other Adelyn in the class
UK Popularity (2010–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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