Ellin
girl nameEllin entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #1541 in 1928, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1918–2025
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rank today
#1541
peak (1928)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4163 |
| 1920s | #3237 |
| 1930s | #2779 |
| 1940s | #2266 |
| 1950s | #3937 |
| 1960s | #4755 |
| 1990s | #14411 |
| 2000s | #16521 |
| 2010s | #14676 |
| 2020s | #15194 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Ellin are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ellin alive today was born around 1944, making them about 81 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ellin in 2025?
- Ellin is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Ellin most popular?
- Ellin peaked in 1928, reaching #1541 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Ellin with classmates?
- Ellin will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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