Emelyn

Girl name

Emelyn has been given to 2,783 babies in the U.S. since 1913. It peaked in 2013. In 2025, about 1 in 20,345 girls was named Emelyn.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,783

Peak year

2013 (129 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1913

10-year trend

▼ -26%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

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

Evelyngirl

641,662 babies since 1880

Emelygirl

23,880 babies since 1912

Names with a similar vibe

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

Mayceegirl

2,783 babies since 1990

Aislynngirl

2,784 babies since 1977

Brissagirl

2,793 babies since 1979

Annabethgirl

2,795 babies since 1919

Anylagirl

2,795 babies since 1998

Kinzleygirl

2,771 babies since 2003

Elligirl

2,798 babies since 1955

Rhyleegirl

2,766 babies since 1993

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FAQ

How popular is the name Emelyn?

Emelyn has been given to 2,783 babies in the U.S. since 1913. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Emelyn peak?

Emelyn peaked in 2013, when 129 babies were given the name.

Is Emelyn a girl or boy name?

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

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