The nameElyn
Elyn is a recent girl's name.
- Girl's name
- Recent coinage
Meaning
It is linked to Eline and Elin, forms of Helen, a Greek name of debated meaning often tied to light.
Origin
Recent coinage.
History
In France it was mostly given in the 2010s.
Popularity of the name Elyn
Elyn in France
2099thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2020peak year (60 births)
630babies named Elyn in France since 1900
Elyn was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 285 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Elyn. Its rise began around 2000, and it peaked in 2020. Half of all babies named Elyn in France were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 21 births a year on average, against 41 in the five years before.
Elyn in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Elyn mean?
It is linked to Eline and Elin, forms of Helen, a Greek name of debated meaning often tied to light.
What is the origin of the name Elyn?
Recent coinage.
Is Elyn a girl's or a boy's name?
Elyn is a girl's name.