How Many People Are Named Eilyn?
Complete statistics for the name Eilyn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Eilyn is a very rare female name, with only 253 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,303,109 Americans. The name's peak popularity came in 2024 with 28 births, and it's a genuinely modern name since all its bearers are under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 11 represents a spiritual leader and visionary.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 10All 255 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: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Eilyn Through the Generations
Eilyn has seen a steady rise in popularity, particularly among younger generations. With 255 births recorded since the name's inception, it's clear that Eilyn is a name on the ascent. As of now, all 253 individuals named Eilyn are under 30 years old, indicating a strong preference for the name among new parents. This trend suggests that Eilyn will continue to be a popular choice for some time.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Eilyn's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Eilyn
How Many People Have the Name Eilyn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 253 people in the United States currently share the name Eilyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,303,109 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Eilyn a Common or Rare Name?
Eilyn 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 Eilyn Mean?
Eilyn means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Eilyn in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Eilyn Most Popular?
The name Eilyn reached peak popularity in 2024, with 28 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Eilyn?
Approximately 253 people named Eilyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 255. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,303,109 Americans.
Is Eilyn a rare name?
Eilyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,303,109 Americans has this name.
What does the name Eilyn mean?
Eilyn means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Eilyn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Eilyn are male and 100% are female.
When was Eilyn most popular?
Eilyn peaked in 2024 with 28 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.