Ellyn
Every Ellyn since 1898 — 3,836 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ellyn
Ellyn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,278 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1898, 3,836 American babies have been named Ellyn. Its peak came in 1991, when 102 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Ellyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ellyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,278 |
| 2024 | 5 | #15,977 |
| 2023 | 14 | #7,760 |
| 2022 | 10 | #9,902 |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,153 |
| 2020 | 9 | #10,517 |
| 2019 | 16 | #7,128 |
| 2018 | 18 | #6,604 |
| 2017 | 21 | #5,896 |
| 2016 | 25 | #5,332 |
| 2015 | 26 | #5,173 |
| 2014 | 36 | #4,128 |
| 2013 | 22 | #5,879 |
| 2012 | 29 | #4,872 |
| 2011 | 16 | #7,537 |
| 2010 | 20 | #6,457 |
| 2009 | 18 | #7,147 |
| 2008 | 22 | #6,204 |
| 2007 | 29 | #4,995 |
| 2006 | 16 | #7,595 |
| 2005 | 17 | #6,924 |
| 2004 | 33 | #4,194 |
| 2003 | 37 | #3,754 |
| 2002 | 31 | #4,099 |
| 2001 | 17 | #6,413 |
| 2000 | 16 | #6,585 |
| 1995 | 54 | #2,399 |
| 1990 | 79 | #1,816 |
| 1985 | 24 | #3,545 |
| 1980 | 26 | #3,243 |
| 1975 | 27 | #2,762 |
| 1970 | 27 | #2,664 |
| 1965 | 44 | #1,701 |
| 1960 | 82 | #1,201 |
| 1955 | 73 | #1,168 |
| 1950 | 77 | #1,043 |
| 1945 | 43 | #1,218 |
| 1940 | 23 | #1,649 |
| 1935 | 15 | #2,129 |
| 1930 | 14 | #2,342 |
| 1925 | 13 | #2,655 |
| 1920 | 9 | #3,409 |
| 1915 | 16 | #1,990 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ellyn in 2025?
Ellyn ranked #12,278 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ellyn?
3,836 babies have been named Ellyn in the United States since 1898, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ellyn most popular?
Ellyn peaked in 1991, when 102 newborns received the name.
Is Ellyn a boy or girl name?
Ellyn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ellyn rising or falling?
Ellyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.