Emmalyn
Emmalyn is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Universal or whole, combined with the popular -lyn ending.
Origin and history
Emmalyn is a modern English blend combining the traditional name Emma with the popular suffix -lyn. Emma stems from a Germanic root meaning 'whole' or 'universal', while -lyn adds a soft, contemporary rhythm. In the United States, it has emerged as a trendy modern choice in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
8,847 babies in the United States have been named Emmalyn since 1880. It ranks #1778 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #871.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9.6 %)
- CA (8.4 %)
- OH (5.3 %)
- FL (4.9 %)
- PA (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 12 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 32 |
| 1990-2000 | 206 |
| 2000-2010 | 904 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,948 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,745 |
Nicknames
Emma, Emmy, Emmie, Lyn
Fun facts
- Emmalyn reflects a late 20th-century American naming trend of combining classic prefix names like Emma with the popular -lyn suffix.
- The primary element Emma traces back to the Old Germanic word ermen, meaning whole or universal.