NAME PROFILE
Ellyn
Ellyn is an English name derived from the Hebrew name 'Eliana,' meaning 'God has answered.' It embodies a sense of warmth and kindness, suggesting a person who brings light and joy to those around them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 3,836 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1950 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1918 |
| Most recent | 2007 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
IL — 38%NY — 27%CA — 12%WI — 12%PA — 11%
Notable People
Ellyn Stern (Voice actress, *Dragon Ball Z*) · Ellyn Ruth Staley (Author, *The Faerie Queene*) · Ellyn Lindgren (Artist, *Contemporary Sculpture*) · Ellyn K. R. (Activist, environmental issues) · Ellyn Becker (Musician, *Indie Pop*)
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