Edlyn
A 20th-century coinage, apparently a blend of Ed + Lyn, or a variant of Edeline.
Every Edlyn since 1955 — 496 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Edlyn
Edlyn is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1955, 496 American babies have been named Edlyn. Its peak came in 1989, when 27 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Edlyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Edlyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 8 | #11,379 |
| 2023 | 6 | #13,911 |
| 2022 | 10 | #9,888 |
| 2021 | 6 | #13,950 |
| 2020 | 6 | #13,899 |
| 2019 | 8 | #11,652 |
| 2018 | 12 | #8,760 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,422 |
| 2016 | 14 | #8,118 |
| 2015 | 16 | #7,372 |
| 2014 | 16 | #7,413 |
| 2013 | 18 | #6,815 |
| 2012 | 12 | #9,260 |
| 2011 | 17 | #7,206 |
| 2010 | 13 | #8,869 |
| 2009 | 5 | #18,094 |
| 2008 | 18 | #7,160 |
| 2007 | 9 | #11,908 |
| 2006 | 12 | #9,466 |
| 2005 | 10 | #10,353 |
| 2004 | 16 | #7,179 |
| 2003 | 5 | #16,498 |
| 2002 | 7 | #12,595 |
| 2001 | 7 | #12,435 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,365 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,216 |
| 1990 | 21 | #4,561 |
| 1985 | 12 | #5,765 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | 5 | #6,089 |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Edlyn mean?
A 20th-century coinage, apparently a blend of Ed + Lyn, or a variant of Edeline.
How popular is the name Edlyn in 2025?
Edlyn did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Edlyn?
496 babies have been named Edlyn in the United States since 1955, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Edlyn most popular?
Edlyn peaked in 1989, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Edlyn a boy or girl name?
Edlyn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Edlyn rising or falling?
Edlyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.