Emmalynn
From Emma + -lynn or a variant of Emmeline.
Every Emmalynn since 1985 — 4,780 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Emmalynn
Emmalynn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,530 in 2025 with 139 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1985, 4,780 American babies have been named Emmalynn. Its peak came in 2015, when 409 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 Emmalynn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Emmalynn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 139 | #1,530 |
| 2024 | 144 | #1,506 |
| 2023 | 156 | #1,432 |
| 2022 | 190 | #1,260 |
| 2021 | 221 | #1,119 |
| 2020 | 259 | #985 |
| 2019 | 293 | #907 |
| 2018 | 324 | #836 |
| 2017 | 304 | #889 |
| 2016 | 334 | #848 |
| 2015 | 409 | #694 |
| 2014 | 365 | #765 |
| 2013 | 313 | #841 |
| 2012 | 287 | #910 |
| 2011 | 228 | #1,080 |
| 2010 | 216 | #1,133 |
| 2009 | 134 | #1,665 |
| 2008 | 86 | #2,279 |
| 2007 | 52 | #3,262 |
| 2006 | 62 | #2,824 |
| 2005 | 54 | #2,976 |
| 2004 | 42 | #3,514 |
| 2003 | 41 | #3,488 |
| 2002 | 22 | #5,320 |
| 2001 | 15 | #7,076 |
| 2000 | 17 | #6,290 |
| 1995 | 7 | #10,861 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,164 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Emmalynn mean?
From Emma + -lynn or a variant of Emmeline.
How popular is the name Emmalynn in 2025?
Emmalynn ranked #1,530 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 139 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Emmalynn?
4,780 babies have been named Emmalynn in the United States since 1985, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Emmalynn most popular?
Emmalynn peaked in 2015, when 409 newborns received the name.
Is Emmalynn a boy or girl name?
Emmalynn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Emmalynn rising or falling?
Emmalynn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.