Declining since 2021, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Emberlin since 2005
Babies named Emberlin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 73 |
| 2020s | 51 |
Meaning & origin
Emberlin is a very recent addition to the American baby-name landscape, first appearing in Social Security records in 2005. It is a modern invented name, likely formed by blending the evocative word "ember" with the popular -lin suffix, following the pattern of names like Evelyn and Madelyn. The name reached its peak popularity in 2020, but has been declining since 2021, consistent with its trajectory as a trendy coinage. In 2025, it ranked 14,942, with a rarity of approximately 1 in 321,453 girls. Emberlin remains an uncommon choice, with no strong ties to any particular region or culture, reflecting its status as a stylistic creation rather than a traditional name.
Emberlin is a 21st-century coinage, likely formed from the word ember (a glowing coal from fire) combined with the popular feminine suffix -lin, seen in names like Evelyn and Madelyn. It first appeared in U.S. records in 2005 and has seen modest use, particularly in the late 2010s and early 2020s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Em, Emmy, Lin
Variants: Emberlyn
Sibling names for Emberlin
Names that share Emberlin's style, for a brother or sister.
