Elin
Every Elin since 1893 — 5,204 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Elin
Elin is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,077 in 2025 with 53 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1893, 5,204 American babies have been named Elin. Its peak came in 2011, when 428 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Elin stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Elin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 53 | #3,077 | — | — |
| 2024 | 70 | #2,538 | — | — |
| 2023 | 74 | #2,427 | — | — |
| 2022 | 90 | #2,126 | 9 | #8,499 |
| 2021 | 133 | #1,578 | — | — |
| 2020 | 133 | #1,581 | 11 | #7,158 |
| 2019 | 177 | #1,296 | 14 | #6,188 |
| 2018 | 201 | #1,190 | 7 | #9,979 |
| 2017 | 227 | #1,111 | 7 | #9,997 |
| 2016 | 267 | #991 | 7 | #9,956 |
| 2015 | 297 | #923 | 12 | #6,792 |
| 2014 | 384 | #732 | 9 | #8,333 |
| 2013 | 329 | #817 | 14 | #6,004 |
| 2012 | 336 | #797 | 10 | #7,715 |
| 2011 | 428 | #662 | — | — |
| 2010 | 386 | #726 | 16 | #5,557 |
| 2009 | 61 | #2,860 | — | — |
| 2008 | 65 | #2,778 | 5 | #13,113 |
| 2007 | 58 | #3,027 | — | — |
| 2006 | 45 | #3,523 | 5 | #12,595 |
| 2005 | 39 | #3,756 | — | — |
| 2004 | 39 | #3,702 | 6 | #10,354 |
| 2003 | 17 | #6,681 | 5 | #11,409 |
| 2002 | 17 | #6,478 | 5 | #11,204 |
| 2001 | 15 | #7,070 | — | — |
| 2000 | 13 | #7,713 | 5 | #10,902 |
| 1995 | 15 | #6,052 | — | — |
| 1990 | 22 | #4,415 | — | — |
| 1985 | 16 | #4,691 | — | — |
| 1980 | 16 | #4,576 | — | — |
| 1975 | 11 | #5,246 | — | — |
| 1970 | 14 | #4,099 | — | — |
| 1965 | 12 | #3,799 | — | — |
| 1960 | 12 | #3,760 | — | — |
| 1955 | 12 | #3,436 | — | — |
| 1950 | 18 | #2,371 | — | — |
| 1945 | 17 | #2,090 | — | — |
| 1940 | 12 | #2,459 | — | — |
| 1935 | 6 | #3,885 | — | — |
| 1930 | 10 | #2,907 | — | — |
| 1925 | 9 | #3,453 | — | — |
| 1920 | 7 | #4,096 | — | — |
| 1915 | 7 | #3,534 | — | — |
| 1910 | 5 | #2,523 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Elin
- Elin Danielson-Gambogi Painter · 1861–1919
- Elin Pelin Writer · 1877–1949
- Elin Wägner Writer · 1882–1949
- Elçin Sangu Actor · b. 1985
- Elián González Engineer · b. 1993
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Elin in 2025?
Elin ranked #3,077 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 53 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Elin?
5,204 babies have been named Elin in the United States since 1893, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Elin most popular?
Elin peaked in 2011, when 428 newborns received the name.
Is Elin a boy or girl name?
Elin is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Elin rising or falling?
Elin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Elin?
Well-known people named Elin include Elin Danielson-Gambogi (painter), Elin Pelin (writer), Elin Wägner (writer).