How Many People Are Named Edlin?
Complete statistics for the name Edlin: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Edlin is a very rare female name, with only 296 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,115,086 Americans. The name saw its peak popularity in 1989 with 53 births, and it's remained stable since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 36All 303 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1989Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Edlin Through the Generations
Edlin has been a name that has seen steady usage over the decades, with a notable spike in 1989 when 53 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of Edlins are aged between 30 and 60, with 282 individuals falling into this age bracket. Interestingly, there are no Edlins over the age of 60, indicating that the name is predominantly associated with a younger generation.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Edlin's American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Edlin
How Many People Have the Name Edlin?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,172 people in the United States currently share the name Edlin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 282,807 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Edlin a Common or Rare Name?
Edlin is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Edlin Mean?
Edlin means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Edlin in SSA data, approximately 4% are male and 96% are female.
When Was Edlin Most Popular?
The name Edlin reached peak popularity in 1989, with 53 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Edlin?
Approximately 1,172 people named Edlin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,172. That works out to roughly 1 in 282,807 Americans.
Is Edlin a rare name?
Edlin is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 282,807 Americans has this name.
What does the name Edlin mean?
Edlin means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American coinage origins.
Is Edlin more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 4% of people named Edlin are male and 96% are female.
When was Edlin most popular?
Edlin peaked in 1989 with 53 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.