Elyn
Pronunciation: [ EHL-ihn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Elyn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 550 babies have been named Elyn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Elyn is past its peak , currently ranked #8,380 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #8,380
- Total SSA Count
- 13
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Elyn is also used as a boy name, ranked #26173.
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About the Name Elyn
Elyn is a girl name .
Is Elyn a boy or girl name? Elyn is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #8,380 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #26,173. Elyn is more commonly used as a girl name.
Elyn is currently ranked #8,380 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Elyn include Elyse, Elyana, Elysia, Elyanna, Elyza . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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