Ellyn

Girl name

Ellyn has been given to 3,836 babies in the U.S. since 1898. It peaked in 1991. In 2025, about 1 in 229,610 girls was named Ellyn.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

3,836

Peak year

1991 (102 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1898

10-year trend

▼ -73%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Ellyn — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Ellengirl

276,029 babies since 1880

Allynunisex

5,138 babies since 1908

Ellygirl

4,595 babies since 1921

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Ellyn.

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3,842 babies since 1972

Angelicgirl

3,859 babies since 1953

Shiannegirl

3,876 babies since 1973

Kindragirl

3,883 babies since 1952

Dionnagirl

3,780 babies since 1951

Deonnagirl

3,761 babies since 1946

Nevadagirl

3,913 babies since 1880

Jericagirl

3,914 babies since 1970

FAQ

How popular is the name Ellyn?

Ellyn has been given to 3,836 babies in the U.S. since 1898. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Ellyn peak?

Ellyn peaked in 1991, when 102 babies were given the name.

Is Ellyn a girl or boy name?

Ellyn is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Ellyn are girls).

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