Declining since 2011.
Popularity of Elynn since 1947
Babies named Elynn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 18 |
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 19 |
| 2010s | 266 |
| 2020s | 39 |
Meaning & origin
Elynn first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1947, but its peak came much later, in 2011, when it saw its highest frequency. Since 2011, however, its usage has been steadily falling. The name has never reached the top 1000, which means it has remained a relatively rare choice. Elynn is most likely a respelling of Eileen or a modern creation combining the popular prefix 'E' with the suffix 'lynn.' It has not been concentrated in any particular state and remains a distinctive, under-the-radar name for girls.
Elynn is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1947. It is most likely a respelling of Eileen, itself the English form of the Irish name Eibhlín, derived from Helen. Alternatively, it may be a combination of the prefix E- with the popular suffix -lynn, or a variant of Lynn. Its peak usage came in 2011, after which its frequency declined.
“Elynn” around the world
Where Elynn lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
35
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ellie, Lyn, Lynnie
Sibling names for Elynn
Names that share Elynn's style, for a brother or sister.
