Ellin
Ellin is a girl baby name. Ranked #68,451 in the US, popular nicknames include Ell, Ely, and Ellie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Ellin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 179 babies have been named Ellin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ellin is past its peak , currently ranked #68,451 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #68,451
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
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About the Name Ellin
Ellin is a girl name .
Ellin is currently ranked #68,451 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ellin include Ell, Ely, and Ellie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Ellin include Ellie, Elliana, Elliott, Ellianna, Ellis . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis