How Many People Are Named Emmalyn?

Complete statistics for the name Emmalyn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Emmalyn
Very Rare
Old English

Emmalyn means 'eager for work' and has roots in Old English, making it both rare and historically grounded. Only 1 in 38,482 Americans share this unique name, with an estimated 8,575 people living today. The majority, 98%, are under 30, highlighting its status as a modern, trendy choice.

~8,575
Living in US
1 in 38,482
Americans
2015
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Eager for work
🌐
Origin
Old English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Energetic Determined
11
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 11 are seen as highly intuitive and sensitive, often acting as spiritual leaders.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

8,575
Worldwide Bearers
#66,565
Global Rank
🇰🇪 Kenya
6
🇸🇬 Singapore
6
🇰🇼 Kuwait
4
🇨🇦 Canada
4
🇩🇪 Germany
3
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
3
🇸🇪 Sweden
2
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
2
🇳🇴 Norway
2
🇿🇦 South Africa
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
8,575 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 12
8,503
Would be under 30 (98%)
126
Would be 30–60 (1%)
12
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 8,641 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: 2015

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
15
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Emmalyn Through the Generations

Emmalyn saw its peak popularity in 2015 when 692 babies were given this name, marking a significant rise in usage. Today, the average age of those named Emmalyn is just 12, indicating it's predominantly a younger generation's name. With 8,503 under 30, 126 aged between 30 and 60, and only 12 over 60, it's clear that Emmalyn is a name embraced by the youth, reflecting current naming trends.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 701
California 622
Ohio 381
Florida 359
Pennsylvania 335
North Carolina 311
Georgia 286
Illinois 285
Michigan 274
Tennessee 262

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Emmalyn's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Emmalyn

How Many People Have the Name Emmalyn?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 8,575 people in the United States currently share the name Emmalyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 38,482 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Emmalyn a Common or Rare Name?

Emmalyn 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 Emmalyn Mean?

Emmalyn means "eager for work" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Emmalyn in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Emmalyn Most Popular?

The name Emmalyn reached peak popularity in 2015, with 692 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 Emmalyn?

Approximately 8,575 people named Emmalyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 8,641. That works out to roughly 1 in 38,482 Americans.

Is Emmalyn a rare name?

Emmalyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 38,482 Americans has this name.

What does the name Emmalyn mean?

Emmalyn means "eager for work" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Emmalyn more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Emmalyn are male and 100% are female.

When was Emmalyn most popular?

Emmalyn peaked in 2015 with 692 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US8,575
All-Time Births8,641
1 in X1 in 38,482
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age12
Peak Year2015
World Rank#66,565
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.