The nameEllyn
Ellyn is a girl's name, a variant of Ellen.
- Girl's name
- Greek
Meaning
Like Ellen, it is an English form of Helen, from the Greek, often linked to hele, "sunlight".
Origin
Greek, through English.
History
In France it was mostly given in the 2000s and 2010s.
Popularity of the name Ellyn
Ellyn in France
Ellyn was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 345 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Ellyn. Its rise began around 1990, and it peaked in 2016. Half of all babies named Ellyn in France were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 12 births a year on average, against 39 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Ellyn in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ellyn mean?
Like Ellen, it is an English form of Helen, from the Greek, often linked to hele, "sunlight".
What is the origin of the name Ellyn?
Greek, through English.
Is Ellyn a girl's or a boy's name?
Ellyn is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Ellyn?
Variants and related names of Ellyn include Helen and Helene.