Emalyn
Every Emalyn since 1918 — 1,873 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Emalyn
Emalyn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,481 in 2025 with 31 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1918, 1,873 American babies have been named Emalyn. Its peak came in 2015, when 178 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 Emalyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Emalyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31 | #4,481 |
| 2024 | 43 | #3,596 |
| 2023 | 46 | #3,439 |
| 2022 | 60 | #2,832 |
| 2021 | 51 | #3,172 |
| 2020 | 75 | #2,350 |
| 2019 | 95 | #2,019 |
| 2018 | 91 | #2,102 |
| 2017 | 104 | #1,934 |
| 2016 | 148 | #1,528 |
| 2015 | 178 | #1,331 |
| 2014 | 139 | #1,565 |
| 2013 | 132 | #1,626 |
| 2012 | 118 | #1,748 |
| 2011 | 111 | #1,820 |
| 2010 | 117 | #1,765 |
| 2009 | 77 | #2,471 |
| 2008 | 42 | #3,799 |
| 2007 | 24 | #5,769 |
| 2006 | 22 | #5,982 |
| 2005 | 15 | #7,625 |
| 2004 | 19 | #6,306 |
| 2003 | 23 | #5,286 |
| 2002 | 18 | #6,223 |
| 2001 | 15 | #7,073 |
| 2000 | 9 | #10,145 |
| 1995 | 5 | #14,114 |
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| 1925 | 5 | #5,210 |
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| 1895 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Emalyn in 2025?
Emalyn ranked #4,481 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 31 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Emalyn?
1,873 babies have been named Emalyn in the United States since 1918, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Emalyn most popular?
Emalyn peaked in 2015, when 178 newborns received the name.
Is Emalyn a boy or girl name?
Emalyn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Emalyn rising or falling?
Emalyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.