Elyn
girl nameElyn entered the US charts in 1945, peaked at #2167 in 2010, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1945–2025
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rank today
#2167
peak (2010)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #4407 |
| 1950s | #5639 |
| 1960s | #6741 |
| 1980s | #9367 |
| 1990s | #11755 |
| 2000s | #13850 |
| 2010s | #4923 |
| 2020s | #8213 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Elyn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Elyn alive today was born around 2012, making them about 13 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Elyn in 2025?
- Elyn is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Elyn most popular?
- Elyn peaked in 2010, reaching #2167 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Elyn with classmates?
- Elyn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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