Total births
568
Girls' name · since 1945
Elyn
Since 1945, U.S. Social Security records show 568 babies named Elyn, peaking in 2010. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #8042
- among girls today
- 568
- born since 1945
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 55%
- more common than other girls
568 babies have been named Elyn since 1945, making it today's #8042 girls' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Elyn has been recorded 568 times among girls since 1945, currently ranked #8042 nationally and more common than 55% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1945 to 2024.
- #8042 among girls today
- 568 born since 1945
- 2010s peak decade
- 55% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Elyn is currently the #8042 girls' name in America, more common than 55% of girls - 568 born since 1945, peaking in the 2010s.
- #8042
- among girls today
- 568
- born since 1945
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 55%
- more common than other girls
Elyn vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#8042
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 55% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
65% of everyone ever named Elyn was born in this single decade.
2010
Single peak year
90 babies were named Elyn in 2010 - its busiest year on record.
How Elyn compares
568 Top 42% higher than 58% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Elyn's all-time total is 49% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Elyn | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 568 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 90 | 48 | 19,840 |
Elyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Elyn splits its recorded history at 2006: 82% of all births land in the more recent half, 18% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1946 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2010 peak of 90 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Elyn at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2010
Current rank
#8,042
Active since
1945
Elyn popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1945–2024
- Peak year (2010)
- 90
- Annual births at peak, across 80 years of records
Elyn popularity over time - boys
11 total births recorded since 2010 (Elyn as boys' name)
Elyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Elyn's strongest decade.
372 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 65% of all-time use.
Elyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 18
1940s
18 births
- 1950s 20
1950s
20 births
- 1960s 20
1960s
20 births
- 1980s 13
1980s
13 births
- 1990s 12
1990s
12 births
- 2000s 49
2000s
49 births
- 2010s
2010s
372 births
- 2020s 64
2020s
64 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 372 births (65% of all-time use).
How Elyn compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Elyn's total volume
Elyn vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Elyn by state
Where Elyn concentrates geographically, total births since 1945
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ohio | | 16 | 2.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 14 | 2.5% |
| #3 | California | | 12 | 2.1% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 11 | 1.9% |
| #5 | Missouri | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.9% |
Ohio share of Elyn's total US births 2.8%
Even split
16 of 568 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Elyn? ▼
Since 1945, Social Security records show 568 babies named Elyn. Today it holds rank #8042 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2010, with 90 births.
When was Elyn most popular? ▼
Elyn was most popular in the 2010s decade with 372 total births. The single peak year was 2010.
Where is Elyn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Elyn are Ohio (16 births), Texas (14 births), California (12 births).
How long has the name Elyn been used? ▼
Elyn has been recorded in Social Security data since 1945, spanning 80 years of data through 2024.
What names are similar to Elyn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Elyse, Elyssa, Elysia, Elyana, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Elyn's data
- Elyn's decade-level peak was the 2010s (372 total births); usage has since declined to 64 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Ohio records the most Elyns (16 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Ohio names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Elyn
Nearby Names Like Elyn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Elyn
Elyse Girl
#750 21,245 births
Elyssa Girl
#3245 7,272 births
Elysia Girl
#1772 4,496 births
Elyana Girl
#1413 2,252 births
Elysa Girl
#10405 1,523 births
Compare Elyn side by side: Elyn vs Elyse Elyn vs Elyssa Elyn vs Elysia
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Elyn
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5,462 births · Peak 1973
Tasha #8043
35,528 births · Peak 1980
Monika #8040
9,810 births · Peak 1990
Kelcie #8044
3,298 births · Peak 1993
Aundrea #8039
4,762 births · Peak 2006
Darlette #8045
147 births · Peak 2022
Marielena #8038
1,374 births · Peak 1992
Schuyler #8046
1,314 births · Peak 1999
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1945–2024 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Elyn: #8042 Girls' Name - 568 Births, Peak 2010." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/elyn. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Elyn draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.