Ellyn Name Popularity and Statistics
Ellyn is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Ellyn?
Ellyn is spelled E-L-L-Y-N. The name has 5 letters.
Ellyn Popularity in 2025
Rank#11,932
Recorded Births7
- Girls usage rose 3,361 places to #11,932 and recorded 2 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Ellyn Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 7 | #11,932 |
| 2024 | Girls | 5 | #15,293 |
| 2023 | Girls | 14 | #7,640 |
| 2022 | Girls | 10 | #9,680 |
| 2021 | Girls | 11 | #8,978 |
| 2020 | Girls | 9 | #10,250 |
| 2019 | Girls | 16 | #7,025 |
| 2018 | Girls | 18 | #6,521 |
| 2017 | Girls | 21 | #5,821 |
| 2016 | Girls | 25 | #5,284 |
| 2015 | Girls | 26 | #5,127 |
| 2014 | Girls | 36 | #4,103 |
| 2013 | Girls | 22 | #5,834 |
| 2012 | Girls | 29 | #4,836 |
| 2011 | Girls | 16 | #7,436 |
| 2010 | Girls | 20 | #6,382 |
| 2009 | Girls | 18 | #7,066 |
| 2008 | Girls | 22 | #6,130 |
| 2007 | Girls | 29 | #4,944 |
| 2006 | Girls | 16 | #7,482 |
| 2005 | Girls | 17 | #6,820 |
| 2004 | Girls | 33 | #4,172 |
| 2003 | Girls | 37 | #3,731 |
| 2002 | Girls | 31 | #4,071 |
When Was Ellyn Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1991 · Girls
102 recorded births
National rank #1,517
1992 · Girls
94 recorded births
National rank #1,622
1952 · Girls
90 recorded births
National rank #994
1960 · Girls
82 recorded births
National rank #1,199
Where Ellyn Ranked Highest in 2007
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| IL | #1,712 | 5 |