The nameElyne

Elyne is a modern French girl's name, close to Eline. It spread in France in the 2010s.

Meaning

Elyne is a recent creation, linked to Eline or Hélène. It has no fixed meaning.

Origin

French.

History

Elyne grew in France in the 2010s.

Popularity of the name Elyne

Elyne in France

306thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2017peak year (360 births)
5,750babies named Elyne in France since 1900
0180360 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Elyne was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 3,195 births over the decade, 56% of all recorded babies named Elyne. Its rise began around 2003, and it peaked in 2017. Half of all babies named Elyne 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: 235 births a year on average, against 339 in the five years before.

Elyne in Belgium

943rdmost popular girls' name in Belgium in 2025
2012peak year (37 births)
534babies named Elyne in Belgium since 1995
01937 1995200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Belgium. Source: Statbel, names given at least 5 times a year.

Elyne was most popular in Belgium in the 2010s, with 272 births over the decade, 51% of all recorded babies named Elyne. Half of all babies named Elyne in Belgium were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Elyne mean?

Elyne is a recent creation, linked to Eline or Hélène. It has no fixed meaning.

What is the origin of the name Elyne?

French.

Is Elyne a girl's or a boy's name?

Elyne is a girl's name.