Declining since 2014, #1,137 for girls today.
Popularity of Emmalyn since 1946
Babies named Emmalyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 12 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 32 |
| 1990s | 206 |
| 2000s | 904 |
| 2010s | 5,948 |
| 2020s | 1,745 |
Meaning & origin
Emmalyn first appeared in U.S. records in 1946, but its modern appeal surged in the 2010s, peaking in 2015 as one of many -lyn suffixed names. Since 2014, its popularity has been steadily declining; by 2025 it ranked 1137th, given to roughly 1 in 7879 girls. The name's highest concentration has been in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin, reflecting regional preferences for stylish compound names. Emmalyn remains a gentle, feminine choice that blends the familiarity of Emma or Emily with the trendy -lyn ending, yet its recent downward trajectory suggests it may be fading from favor.
Emmalyn is a modern coinage combining the popular root names Emma or Emily with the fashionable -lyn suffix. Emma derives from the Germanic word ermen meaning 'whole' or 'universal', while Emily comes from the Latin aemulus meaning 'rival'. The name Emmalyn emerged in the mid-20th century, first recorded in 1946, and gained traction during the 2010s as part of the trend for compound names ending in -lyn.
Where Emmalyn is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Emma, Em, Lyn, Emmie
Sibling names for Emmalyn
Names that share Emmalyn's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Avery, Everly, Harper, Paisley, Olivia, Kynleigh, Ellasyn, Elliemae, Huntleigh, Kynzlee, Renleigh, Annasophia, Emmagene, Milynn, Oliviagrace, Edynn, Addasyn, Amiliah, Ellakate, Hazelgrace, Oliviarose, Summerlynn
Brothers: Ethan, Liam, Noah, Logan, Carter, Kasyn, Benjamyn, Jessejames, Brayten, Johnwilliam, Allenmichael
