Combination of Andrew and Lyn; brave and beautiful
Andelyn is a modern American coinage, likely created by blending the masculine name Andrew (meaning 'brave' or 'manly') with the popular suffix -lyn (meaning 'lake' or 'beautiful'). It follows the trend of creating unique, melodic names by combining traditional elements. As a rare name, it offers a distinctive alternative to more common names like Adeline or Madelyn.
Less common today
Andelyn isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,201 in 2013.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
