How Many People Are Named Ellin?
Complete statistics for the name Ellin: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Ellin is a very rare female name, with only 295 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,120,066 Americans. The majority of those named Ellin are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1948.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 79All 579 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: 1948Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Ellin Through the Generations
Ellin has seen a slow rise in usage since its peak in 1948 when 35 babies were given this name. Today, the average age of someone named Ellin is 79, indicating a strong generational skew towards older individuals. Of the 295 estimated to be alive today, 45 are under 30, while 534 are over 60, showing how this name is predominantly held by older generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Ellin's American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Ellin
How Many People Have the Name Ellin?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 362 people in the United States currently share the name Ellin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 915,606 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Ellin a Common or Rare Name?
Ellin 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 Ellin Mean?
Ellin means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Ellin in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Ellin Most Popular?
The name Ellin reached peak popularity in 1948, with 35 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Ellin?
Approximately 362 people named Ellin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 362. That works out to roughly 1 in 915,606 Americans.
Is Ellin a rare name?
Ellin is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 915,606 Americans has this name.
What does the name Ellin mean?
Ellin means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American coinage origins.
Is Ellin more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Ellin are male and 100% are female.
When was Ellin most popular?
Ellin peaked in 1948 with 35 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.