Ellyn
Pronunciation: [ EHL-ihn ]
Ellyn is a girl baby name. Ranked #70,723 in the US, popular nicknames include Ell, Ely, and Ellie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Ellyn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,916 babies have been named Ellyn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ellyn is past its peak , currently ranked #70,723 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #70,723
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Ellyn
Ellyn is a girl name .
Ellyn is currently ranked #70,723 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ellyn include Ell, Ely, and Ellie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Ellyn include Elly, Ellyana, Ellyanna . 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