Declining since 2015, #1,525 for girls today.
Popularity of Emmalynn since 1985
Babies named Emmalynn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 68 |
| 2000s | 525 |
| 2010s | 3,073 |
| 2020s | 1,109 |
Meaning & origin
Emmalynn is a modern feminine name first recorded in the United States in 1985. It combines the enduring popularity of Emma with the trendy -lynn suffix, and reached its peak rank of 1,525 in 2015, with approximately 1 in 11,563 newborn girls receiving the name that year. Since 2015, its usage has been gradually declining, but it remains a recognizable choice. The name is most common in Missouri, Indiana, and Washington. Emmalynn's etymology reflects a blend of Germanic heritage and contemporary naming fashion, making it a soft, melodic option in the 2010s style.
Emmalynn is a modern coinage combining the classic name Emma with the fashionable suffix -lynn. Emma derives from the Germanic word 'ermen', meaning 'entire' or 'universal', and has been widely used in English-speaking countries since the 19th century. The -lynn suffix gained popularity in the late 20th century, creating names like Emmalynn as a feminine, melodic variant.
Where Emmalynn is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Em, Emma, Lynnie, Emmy
Sibling names for Emmalynn
Names that share Emmalynn's style, for a brother or sister.
