Ellyn
- US rank
- #11,932
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #994 in 1952
7 babies were named Ellyn in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,682 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1898–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Ellyn you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 227,273 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Ellyn, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Ellyn would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryEllyn first shows up in US birth records in 1898, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 127 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1952, when it ranked #994. Today it's #11,932, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowEllyn was 2.0× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 113,636 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 227,273.
- TrendEllyn has slipped 1,682 places over the last five years and now sits at #11,932. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Ellyn
Ellyn is a girl name of English origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-lyn”. US birth records list Ellyn for girls from 1898 to 2025, in 115 of those 128 years. Its best year was 1952, when it ranked #994 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #11,932, with 7 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 12 | 86,207 girls |
| 1900s | 4.2 | 239,808 girls |
| 1910s | 9.6 | 104,058 girls |
| 1920s | 10 | 98,425 girls |
| 1930s | 17 | 59,032 girls |
| 1940s | 34 | 29,490 girls |
| 1950s | 39 | 25,714 girls |
| 1960s | 26 | 37,764 girls |
| 1970s | 16 | 62,344 girls |
| 1980s | 19 | 51,387 girls |
| 1990s | 32 | 31,309 girls |
| 2000s | 13 | 78,186 girls |
| 2010s | 13 | 76,570 girls |
| 2020s | 5.8 | 173,410 girls |
Other spellings of Ellyn
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Ellyn
What is the origin of the name Ellyn?
Ellyn has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Ellyn a boy or girl name?
Ellyn is a girl name.
How popular is the name Ellyn?
Ellyn ranked #11,932 for US girls in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1952 (#994).