Emalynn
A feminine name with undetermined origin, possibly a blend of Emma and Lynn.
Name Census estimates that about 814 living Americans carry the first name Emalynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Emalynn today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Emalynn births was 2015 (83 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Emalynn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
814
~ 1 in 421,074 Americans
Peak year
2015
83 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,833
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Emalynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Emalynn from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 599 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Emalynn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Emalynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Emalynns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 9 states and territories. Texas, Florida, Ohio recorded the most babies named Emalynn, while Oklahoma, Illinois, Missouri recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 18 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Emalynn
The name Emalynn is a relatively modern English given name that emerged in the late 20th century. It is a feminine name derived from a combination of the name Emma and the suffix "-lynn." Emma has its roots in the old Germanic word "ermen," meaning "whole" or "universal." The suffix "-lynn" is likely derived from the Welsh word "llyn," meaning "lake" or "pool."
While the name Emalynn itself does not have a long historical lineage, its component parts have been in use for centuries. The name Emma can be traced back to the 9th century, with one of the earliest recorded instances being Emma of Lesum, a medieval saint and noblewoman who lived in the early 9th century.
The earliest known person named Emalynn is Emalynn Taylor, an American author and poet born in 1958. She has published several books of poetry and is known for her work exploring themes of nature, spirituality, and personal growth.
Another notable person named Emalynn is Emalynn Bronner, an American businesswoman and entrepreneur born in the mid-20th century. She is the co-founder of the Bronner Bros. hair care product company, which specializes in products for African-American hair.
In the realm of sports, Emalynn Burford is a former American softball player who played for the University of Oklahoma in the early 2000s. She was a standout player and helped lead her team to several successful seasons.
Emalynn Estrada is a contemporary Mexican-American actress and model who has appeared in various television shows and films, including the popular series "Jane the Virgin" in the 2010s.
Lastly, Emalynn Bratcher is an American singer and songwriter who rose to prominence in the early 2010s with her unique blend of pop and folk music. She has released several albums and gained a dedicated following for her introspective lyrics and soulful vocal style.
While the name Emalynn may be relatively new, it has already been embraced by a diverse range of individuals, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of the name's evolving history.
People
Emalynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Emalynn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Emalynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Emalynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 814 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Emalynn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 421,074 US residents.
Is Emalynn a common name?
We classify Emalynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 820 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Emalynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Emalynn was 2015, when 83 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Emalynn is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Emalynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Emalynn in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.