Elin
5 countries#3067 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Elin was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
5,204 births recorded 1893–2025 · currently #3067 · peaked in 2011 with 428 births
Most common in: California, Minnesota, Texas, Illinois, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
2,055 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2003 with 109 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
2,023 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #720 · peaked in 2003 with 106 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
301 births recorded 1921–2022 · currently #3317 · peaked in 2019 with 19 births
Most common in: Guadeloupe
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
29 births recorded 2003–2019 · peaked in 2010 with 6 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
3 births recorded 2010–2010 · peaked in 2010 with 3 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Elin’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3505 | — |
| 2007 | #3023 | ↑482 |
| 2008 | #2773 | ↑250 |
| 2009 | #2852 | ↓79 |
| 2010 | #726 | ↑2126 |
| 2011 | #662 | ↑64 |
| 2012 | #797 | ↓135 |
| 2013 | #817 | ↓20 |
| 2014 | #729 | ↑88 |
| 2015 | #923 | ↓194 |
| 2016 | #991 | ↓68 |
| 2017 | #1108 | ↓117 |
| 2018 | #1190 | ↓82 |
| 2019 | #1295 | ↓105 |
| 2020 | #1578 | ↓283 |
| 2021 | #1577 | ↑1 |
| 2022 | #2123 | ↓546 |
| 2023 | #2415 | ↓292 |
| 2024 | #2533 | ↓118 |
| 2025 | #3067 | ↓534 |
Frequently asked questions about Elin
Is Elin a popular name?
Yes — Elin currently ranks #3067 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Elin more common for boys or girls?
Elin is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Elin most popular?
Elin peaked in 2011 in United States, with 428 recorded births that year.
Is Elin rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Elin’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1023 in 1893 to #3067 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Elin?
At least 7,560 babies have been recorded with the name Elin across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Elin popular in more than one country?
Yes — Elin appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Elin?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Elin include Connie, Danni, Evany, Fabiola.
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