Declining since 2016, #5,722 for girls today.
Popularity of Emalynn since 2003
Babies named Emalynn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 70 |
| 2010s | 599 |
| 2020s | 172 |
Meaning & origin
Emalynn is a modern, creatively spelled variant of the classic name Emily. It first appeared in U.S. records in 2003 and reached its peak rank of 5,722 in 2015, with roughly 1 in 76,537 girls receiving the name that year. Since 2016, its usage has been declining. The name combines the familiar sound of Emily with the popular -lyn suffix, reflecting a broader trend of embellishing traditional names. Emalynn is not concentrated in any particular state and does not have a strong regional association, making it a versatile choice for parents seeking a distinctive yet recognizable name.
Emalynn is a modern spelling variant of Emmeline or Emmalyn, which ultimately derive from the Latin name Aemilia (feminine form of the Roman family name Aemilius). Aemilia is traditionally thought to mean 'rival' or 'striving'. The name Emily gained popularity in the English-speaking world after the Norman Conquest, and the -lyn suffix emerged in the 20th century as a fashionable ending for girls' names, giving rise to forms like Emalynn.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Em, Emmie, Lynn
Sibling names for Emalynn
Names that share Emalynn's style, for a brother or sister.
