Declining since 2015, #4,460 for girls today.
Popularity of Emalyn since 1918
Babies named Emalyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 12 |
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 47 |
| 2000s | 264 |
| 2010s | 1,233 |
| 2020s | 306 |
Meaning & origin
Emalyn is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1918 but remained extremely rare for decades. It has never been a top 1000 name, though it experienced a modest peak in 2015, after which its use has declined. As of 2025, it ranked 4460 nationally, with roughly 1 in 52,000 girls given the name. The name is most frequently found in Texas among U.S. states. Linguistically, Emalyn is a contemporary blend, likely formed from the popular name Emma and the stylish suffix -lyn. Its attractive sound and familiar components have given it a quiet presence among modern American names without any long historical or cultural roots.
Emalyn first appeared in U.S. records around 1918 but remained rare for decades. It is likely a modern coinage blending the popular name Emma with the common suffix -lyn. The name has no known root in older languages and does not appear in historical name lists from other cultures. It gained modest attention in the 1990s and 2000s along with other 'lyn' endings.
Where Emalyn is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Em, Emma, Lyn, Emmy
Sibling names for Emalyn
Names that share Emalyn's style, for a brother or sister.
