Emlyn
Pronunciation: [ ihml-IHN ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Emlyn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1954.
Over 457 babies have been named Emlyn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Emlyn is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,911 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #16,911
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Emlyn is also used as a boy name, ranked #31929.
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About the Name Emlyn
Emlyn is a girl name .
Is Emlyn a boy or girl name? Emlyn is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #16,911 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #31,929. Emlyn is more commonly used as a girl name.
Emlyn is currently ranked #16,911 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Emlyn include Eml, Emy, Emie, and Emlkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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