Elyne Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Elyne means 'bright, shining light' or 'torch'.
Meaning of the Name Elyne
Elyne is a variant of the name Elaine, which is of Old French and Greek origin. In Greek mythology, Elaine was the daughter of King Aietes of Colchis, and she played a key role in the tale of Jason and the Golden Fleece. The name Elaine means 'bright, shining light' or 'torch' in Greek. Elyne can be seen as a more modern and unique variation of this classic name.
Popularity of the Name Elyne
The popularity for the name Elyne peaked in popularity in the year 2016 with 5 births, which ranked number 28,371 out of 30,453 unique names for that year. Elyne had the most female births in 2016 with 5, which ranked number 16,199 out of 18,860 female names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Elyne
Popularity of Elyne by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Elyne. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Elyne in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Elyne is a great pick!
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