Elin

Boy Name #9,825 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Elin is a boy name, recorded for 9 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Elin often also consider Elizabeth, Ella, Ellen .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #9,825
Total SSA Count: 9

Alternative Spellings

Elijah #8 Elias #25 Eli #92 Elian #237 Eliam #382 Elio #508 Eliel #585 Eliseo #630

Also a Girl Name

Elin is also used as a girl name, ranked #2533.

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Elizabeth Ella Ellen Elsie Eliza Eleanor Elva Elnora

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Frequently Asked Questions About Elin

Is Elin a boy or girl name?

Elin is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #9825. As a girl name, it is ranked #2533. Elin is more commonly used as a girl name.

How popular is the name Elin?

Elin is currently ranked #9825 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Elin a common or rare name?

Elin is an uncommon name, ranked #9825 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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.