NAME PROFILE
Elin
Elin is a name of Scandinavian and Welsh origin meaning 'light' or 'torch.' It represents a bright and warm personality, often associated with creativity and a nurturing spirit.
Key Stats
| Total births | 5,204 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2011 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1930 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 28%NY — 21%MN — 21%TX — 16%FL — 15%
Notable People
Elin Nordegren (Model, former wife of golfer Tiger Woods) · Elin Hilderbrand (Author, known for her beach novels) · Elinor Ostrom (Political economist, Nobel laureate) · Elinor Dashwood (Fictional character in *Sense and Sensibility*) · Elin Kelsey (Author and environmental advocate)
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