Emilyn
About Emilyn
Emilyn is a feminine name that combines elements of popular names Emily and Lynne, creating a melodic and graceful variation. With English origins, it carries the meaning "industrious" or "hardworking" from Emily (derived from the Latin Aemilia) while incorporating the Welsh element "lyn" suggesting "lake" or "waterfall." Gaining modest popularity in recent decades, Emilyn offers parents a familiar-sounding yet distinctive alternative to more common names. Its soft sounds and flowing quality give it an elegant, feminine appeal. The name balances tradition with uniqueness, making it contemporary while maintaining classic roots. Emilyn projects qualities of diligence and natural beauty, appealing to parents seeking a name with subtle uniqueness and pleasant phonetics.
Pronounced EM-uh-lin.
As of October 2026, Emilyn ranked #5135 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2021 in 2012.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,448 | 74 | 41.4 |
| 2015 | #2,564 | 70 | 39.2 |
| 2016 | #2,450 | 75 | 42.3 |
| 2017 | #2,640 | 66 | 38.2 |
| 2018 | #2,463 | 72 | 42.3 |
| 2019 | #3,015 | 54 | 32.2 |
| 2020 | #3,512 | 43 | 26.6 |
| 2021 | #3,954 | 37 | 22.5 |
| 2022 | #4,505 | 31 | 18.9 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | #4,051 | 36 | 22.2 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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Emilyn on lists
Famous Emilyns
- Variation of Emmeline (meaning 'work')
the spelling influenced by Emily (meaning 'rival').