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Emmilyn

A feminine name of English origin meaning "industrious, hardworking friend".

Name Census estimates that about 265 living Americans carry the first name Emmilyn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Emmilyn today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Emmilyn births was 2013 (35 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Emmilyn. 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

265

~ 1 in 1,293,413 Americans

Peak year

2013

35 babies that year

Average age

10

years old

2024 SSA rank

#12,522

Tracked since 2009

Popularity

Emmilyn: popularity over time

The SSA tracks Emmilyn 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 207 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

09182635201020152020

Decades

Emmilyn 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 Emmilyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
2000s01212
2010s0207207
2020s04848

Geography

Where Emmilyns live

Origin

Meaning and history of Emmilyn

The name Emmilyn has its origins in the English language, and it is believed to have emerged around the 19th century. It is a combination of the names Emily and Lyn, both of which have rich histories of their own.

Emily traces its roots back to the Germanic name Amalrich, which was composed of the elements "amal," meaning "work," and "ric," meaning "power" or "ruler." The name Emily gained popularity in England after the Norman Conquest in 1066, as it was a favored name among the Norman aristocracy.

Lyn, on the other hand, is a shortened form of the name Lynn, which is derived from the Old English word "linn," meaning "pool" or "lake." It was a common name in England during the Middle Ages and was often associated with people living near bodies of water.

While there are no known historical references to the specific name Emmilyn in ancient texts or religious scriptures, the earliest recorded instances of this name can be found in birth records and census data from the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States and Great Britain.

One of the earliest known individuals with the name Emmilyn was Emmilyn Butterfield, an American writer and educator born in 1858 in New York. She was a prominent figure in the women's suffrage movement and wrote several books on educational reform.

Another notable figure with the name Emmilyn was Emmilyn Hawkins (1899-1981), a British artist known for her landscape paintings and portraiture. Her works were exhibited at the Royal Academy and other prestigious galleries during her lifetime.

In the realm of literature, Emmilyn Fitch (1915-1998) was an American author and poet who published several collections of poetry and short stories. She was recognized for her vivid descriptions of rural life and won several awards for her literary achievements.

Emmilyn Nguyen (born 1976) is a contemporary Vietnamese-American fashion designer who has gained acclaim for her sustainable and ethical approach to fashion. Her clothing line has been featured in numerous magazines and showcased at major fashion events.

Finally, Emmilyn Hoskins (born 1985) is a British actress and singer who has appeared in various television shows and stage productions. She is particularly known for her roles in period dramas and her versatile vocal talents.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Emmilyn throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of this unique and intriguing name.

People

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FAQ

Emmilyn: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Emmilyn?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 265 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Emmilyn 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 1,293,413 US residents.

Is Emmilyn a common name?

We classify Emmilyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 267 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Emmilyn most popular?

The single biggest year for Emmilyn was 2013, when 35 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Emmilyn is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.

What does the SSA popularity chart show?

The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Emmilyn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Emmilyn a female name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Emmilyn 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.

Is Emmilyn still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Emmilyn in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.

Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?

Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Emmilyn can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.

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.

Does every first name have Census demographic data?

No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.

How many people have the name Emmilyn?

See how many Americans are named Emmilyn on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.

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