Rising since 2003, #928 for girls today.
Popularity of Emberlynn since 2003
Babies named Emberlynn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 171 |
| 2010s | 1,090 |
| 2020s | 1,700 |
Meaning & origin
Emberlynn is a modern coinage that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2003. It has been rising in popularity ever since, reaching its peak rank of 928 in 2023. The name is given to approximately 1 in 5,720 girls as of 2025. Its strongest popularity is in Oklahoma, Ohio, and Kentucky. Emberlynn is part of a broader trend of names ending in -lynn and those evoking fiery imagery, like Ember. Though it has no traditional etymology, its sound appeals to many parents seeking a unique yet familiar name.
Emberlynn is a recent coinage, first recorded in U.S. data in 2003. It blends the word ember, referring to a smoldering piece of coal or wood in a dying fire, with the popular suffix -lynn (a variant of Lynn, itself derived from a Welsh word for lake). The name was likely created for its appealing sound rather than a specific historical or linguistic derivation.
Where Emberlynn is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ember, Emmy, Lynn
Sibling names for Emberlynn
Names that share Emberlynn's style, for a brother or sister.
