Elin

Elin is a girl's name of Scandinavian origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 70 girls in the United States.

Elin at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Scandinavian
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/web.archive.org/

About the name Elin

Elin belongs to the Scandinavian tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Elin first appears in Social Security records in 1893. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #662 in 2011, and in 2024 70 babies received the name — 4,999 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Elin in US records

First recorded (US)
1893
Best US rank
#662 in 2011
Peak year
2011
Babies named Elin in 2024
70
Total since 1880
4,999

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Elin mean?

The meaning of Elin is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Scandinavian origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Elin a boy or girl name?

Elin is a girl name. In 2024, 70 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Elin?

Elin comes from the Scandinavian tradition.

How popular is the name Elin?

Elin first appears in US records in 1893. Its best-ever ranking was #662 in 2011, and 70 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Elin?

Elin is pronounced /web.archive.org/ (IPA).

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