Emlyn
e-ml-yn,
em-lyn
US Popularity:8960
Origin:Welsh
Meaning:To strive, excel; Rival; Peaceful home; Surrounding valley
Help baby strive for the best in life with the name Emlyn! This beautiful gender-neutral option has roots in the Welsh language, as well as German and Latin influences. For such a short and sweet name, Emlyn has various definitions, including "to strive," "excel," "rival," "peaceful home," or "surrounding valley." When baby Em grows up, you can even take them on a trip to visit Castell Newydd Emlyn, a charming town on the River Teifi. Some famous namesakes include Emlyn Hughes, the Welsh soccer player, and Emlyn Williams, the Welsh playwright.
How Popular Is The Name Emlyn?
U.S. Births
Overall:Emlyn is currently #8960 in U.S. births
Boy:Emlyn is currently #12736 in U.S. births
Girl:Emlyn is currently #6005 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#6005
in 2023
+ 2160
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Emlyn, January 2022
Behind the Name, Emiliano, June 2023
WordSense, Emlyn
SurnameDB, Last name: Emlen
Online Etymology Dictionary, Emil, October 2017
Britannica, Emlyn Williams, Welsh actor, April 2024
Irish Independent, Emlyn Hughes, November 2004
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