Elynn
Every Elynn since 1947 — 365 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Elynn
Elynn 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 1947, 365 American babies have been named Elynn. Its peak came in 2010, when 49 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Elynn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Elynn 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 | #11,400 |
| 2023 | 7 | #12,526 |
| 2022 | 7 | #12,631 |
| 2021 | 12 | #8,633 |
| 2020 | 5 | #15,810 |
| 2019 | 12 | #8,736 |
| 2018 | 10 | #10,027 |
| 2017 | 21 | #5,898 |
| 2016 | 18 | #6,732 |
| 2015 | 24 | #5,525 |
| 2014 | 30 | #4,689 |
| 2013 | 25 | #5,366 |
| 2012 | 28 | #5,004 |
| 2011 | 49 | #3,319 |
| 2010 | 49 | #3,327 |
| 2009 | 7 | #14,140 |
| 2008 | 7 | #14,292 |
| 2007 | — | — |
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| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 5 | #16,089 |
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| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Elynn in 2025?
Elynn 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 Elynn?
365 babies have been named Elynn in the United States since 1947, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Elynn most popular?
Elynn peaked in 2010, when 49 newborns received the name.
Is Elynn a boy or girl name?
Elynn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Elynn rising or falling?
Elynn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.