Elin
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Elin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1992.
Over 152 babies have been named Elin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Elin is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #9,825 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,825
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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Elin is also used as a girl name, ranked #2533.
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About the Name Elin
Elin is a boy name .
Is Elin a boy or girl name? Elin is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #9,825 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,533. Elin is more commonly used as a girl name.
Elin is currently ranked #9,825 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Elin include Elijah, Elias, Eli, Elian, Eliam . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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