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Emmilyn

EM-ih-lin · Of uncertain origin; a modern feminine name likely coined from Emily and Lynn.

2025 rank (girls)
#9,457
Babies named in 2025
10
Peak popularity
2013
2025 frequency
1 in 160,727 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2014

Declining since 2014, #9,457 for girls today.

Popularity of Emmilyn since 2009

Babies named Emmilyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.

12233520102020Most births 2013Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2000s12
2010s207
2020s58

Meaning & origin

Emmilyn is a modern American feminine name first recorded in 2009. It reached its peak rank of 9457 in 2013, and has since been on a downward trajectory, falling steadily from 2014 onward. In its most recent year, 2025, the name was given to approximately 1 in every 160,727 girls. Emmilyn has not been associated with any top U.S. states, reflecting its niche, scattered usage. As a contemporary invention blending Emily and Lynn, it lacks historical depth but fits the pattern of popular -lyn suffix names that emerged in the early 2000s.

Emmilyn is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 2009. It appears to blend the popular name Emily, derived from the Latin Aemilia, with the common suffix -lyn (from Lynn). The name has no traditional etymology or historical usage prior to the 21st century.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Em, Emmy, Lyn, Lynnie

Variants: Emelyn, Emilyn, Emmalyn, Emmalee

Sibling names for Emmilyn

Names that share Emmilyn's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Sophia, Olivia, Ava, Isabella, Mia

Brothers: Ethan, Liam, Noah, Oliver, Elijah

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Questions parents ask

What is the meaning of the name Emmilyn?
Emmilyn has no established meaning; it is a modern variation created from Emily and Lynn, likely chosen for its sound and familiarity.
How popular is the name Emmilyn?
In 2025, Emmilyn ranked 9457 in the United States, with roughly 1 in 160,727 newborn girls given the name. Its peak popularity was in 2013.
Is Emmilyn a girl's name or a boy's name?
Emmilyn is nearly exclusively used for girls in the United States.