Rising since 2009, #6,325 for girls today.
Popularity of Ilynn since 2006
Babies named Ilynn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 15 |
| 2010s | 64 |
| 2020s | 76 |
Meaning & origin
Ilynn is a modern American name that first entered the U.S. Social Security records in 2006. Since then, it has shown a steady upward trajectory, rising in popularity after 2009 and reaching its peak rank of 6,325 in 2023. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 89,293 baby girls was named Ilynn, reflecting its niche but growing appeal. The name has not yet appeared in the top states lists, suggesting it remains relatively uncommon across the country. Ilynn is a contemporary coinage, likely invented for its melodic sound, and it follows the trend of names beginning with 'I' combined with the 'lynn' ending. Its rise mirrors the broader popularity of similar-sounding names in the 2020s.
Ilynn is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2006. It is likely a contemporary coinage, blending the popular 'I' initial (seen in names like Ivy and Isla) with the syllable 'lynn', reminiscent of names such as Lynn or Eileen. Its sudden emergence without historical precedent suggests it was created for its pleasant sound rather than inherited from an older linguistic tradition.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ily, Lynnie
Sibling names for Ilynn
Names that share Ilynn's style, for a brother or sister.
