Declining since 2015, #6,325 for girls today.
Popularity of Emilynn since 1999
Babies named Emilynn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 82 |
| 2010s | 403 |
| 2020s | 107 |
Meaning & origin
Emilynn is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1999, reflecting the late 20th-century fashion for blending traditional names with the -lynn suffix. It reached its peak rank of 6,325 in 2014, and its popularity has been declining since 2015. In the most recent year (2025), it was given to roughly 1 in 89,293 newborns. The name is most common in Texas, the only state to appear among its top regions. As a recent coinage, Emilynn lacks deep historical roots but fits neatly alongside sister names like Madelyn and Jocelyn, and brother names like Ethan and Jackson. Its straightforward pronunciation and familiar nicknames (Em, Emmy, Lynn) make it accessible, while the blend of Emily and Lynn gives it a soft, rhythmic feel.
Emilynn is a modern coinage, combining the popular name Emily with the suffix -lynn, itself derived from the Welsh word for 'lake' or a diminutive of Linda. The name Emily comes from the Latin Aemilia, meaning 'rival.' This blend reflects a broader 20th-century trend of creating novel names by appending -lynn to established names. As a recent construction, it lacks a long historical tradition.
Where Emilynn is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Em, Emmy, Lynn
Sibling names for Emilynn
Names that share Emilynn's style, for a brother or sister.
