Elin
Elin first appears in US records in 1893. It peaked in 2011, when 428 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 53.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Elin popular?
Declining Elin is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2011 peak.
| 2020s | 553 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3,032 | |
| 2000s | 369 | |
| 1990s | 143 | |
| 1980s | 145 | |
| 1970s | 111 | |
| 1960s | 109 | |
| 1950s | 138 | |
| 1940s | 164 | |
| 1930s | 77 | |
| 1920s | 85 | |
| 1910s | 87 | |
| 1900s | 25 | |
| 1890s | 14 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Elin mean?
Elin is the Welsh form of Helen, “light” or “torch.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Elin mean?
Elin means Light. Elin is the Welsh form of Helen, “light” or “torch.”
What is the origin of the name Elin?
Elin is of Welsh origin.
How do you pronounce Elin?
Elin is pronounced “EL-in.”
Is Elin a boy or a girl name?
Elin is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Elin a popular name right now?
Elin is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2011 peak.
How popular is the name Elin?
In 2025, Elin ranked #3077 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Elin most popular?
Elin was most popular in 2011, when about 428 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Elin?
Names similar to Elin include Rhiannon, Carys, Eira, Seren, Bronwen.
What names go well with Elin?
Welsh names that pair well with Elin include Megan, Dylan, Morgan, Owen, Evan.