Declining since 2011.
Popularity of Elyn since 1945
Babies named Elyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 18 |
| 1950s | 20 |
| 1960s | 20 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 13 |
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 49 |
| 2010s | 372 |
| 2020s | 64 |
Meaning & origin
Elyn is a rare modern name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1945. It saw its highest level of usage in 2010, when it was given to an unknown number of babies (it has never ranked in the top 1000, so its exact count is not publicly available). Since 2011, its use has been falling, indicating it may have been a short-lived trend rather than a lasting favorite. The name has no recorded association with any U.S. state and does not appear in historical given-name databases, reinforcing its status as a modern, possibly invented, spelling variant of more established names like Eileen or Ellen.
Elyn appears to be a modern spelling variant, likely influenced by names like Eileen (an anglicization of Irish Eibhlín) or Evelyn. Its usage as a given name in the United States dates to the mid-20th century, with a notable peak in 2010. The name has recently decreased in popularity, suggesting it may be a fashionable coinage rather than a traditional name with deep historical roots.
“Elyn” around the world
Where Elyn lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Elyn
Names that share Elyn's style, for a brother or sister.
