Rising since 2004, #1,318 for girls today.
Popularity of Emberlyn since 2003
Babies named Emberlyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 123 |
| 2010s | 947 |
| 2020s | 1,126 |
Meaning & origin
Emberlyn is a modern invented name that entered the U.S. naming landscape in 2003, blending the evocative word 'ember' with the fashionable suffix '-lyn'. Its usage has been on the rise since 2004, reaching a peak rank in 2021 (the peak year). By 2025, it ranked 1,318th with approximately 1 in 9,510 baby girls receiving the name. The name is particularly popular in southern states like Arkansas, Louisiana, and Kentucky. Emberlyn fits a contemporary trend of nature-inspired, lyrical names and has no historical roots, making it a distinctly modern choice.
Emberlyn is a modern coinage that combines the word 'ember', referring to a glowing fragment of fire, with the fashionable diminutive suffix '-lyn' (from names like Evelyn and Adelyn). The name emerged in the early 2000s, reflecting a trend for warm, nature-related elements paired with lyrical endings. Its usage has grown steadily, particularly in the southern United States.
Where Emberlyn is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ember, Emmy, Lyn
Sibling names for Emberlyn
Names that share Emberlyn's style, for a brother or sister.
