Eilyn Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Eilyn means 'bright, shining one' or 'sun ray'.
Meaning of the Name Eilyn
Eilyn is a variant of the name Eileen, which is a form of the name Helen. Helen is of Greek origin and means 'bright, shining one' or 'sun ray'. Eilyn is a modern and unique twist on the classic name, with a similar meaning of brightness and radiance.
Popularity of the Name Eilyn
The popularity for the name Eilyn peaked in popularity in the year 2016 with 17 births, which ranked number 12,204 out of 30,453 unique names for that year. Eilyn had the most female births in 2016 with 17, which ranked number 6,895 out of 18,860 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Eilyn has increased slightly over the last ten years from 14 births to 15 births, an increase of 7.14%. Among females, Eilyn has increased slightly in popularity over the last ten years from 14 births to 15 births, an increase of 7.14%.
Nationwide Popularity of Eilyn
- 10 Year Trend of Eilyn: 7.14%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Eilyn: 7.14%
Popularity of Eilyn by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Eilyn. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Eilyn in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Eilyn is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Eilyn
- Total Births of Eilyn: 15 (0.69%)
- Female Births of Eilyn: 15 (0.69%)
Given the upward trend of Eilyn over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 0.69% increase in total births, for a total of 15 births in 2024. For Females, births for Eilyn have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 15 female births in 2024, an increase of 0.69%.