Emberlyn
How to say it: EM-ber-lin · /ˈɛmbərlɪn/
Modern American invention from Ember 'burning coal' + -lyn - coined in the 2010s Ember- name boom
Emberlyn was the 623rd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 169 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.1-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #481 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #623 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 169 |
| Share of births | 1 in 7,367 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.1 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #481 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Coined recently and spread quickly, Emberlyn belongs firmly to current invention. Standing at its peak in the 2020s, further growth appears likely.
What goes with it
Glowing warmth with soft rolling sounds and a creative spark. Braelynn and Raelynn carry a kindred glow.
Nicknames
- Ember
- Emmy
- Lyn
Honouring a Emberlyn in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Emberlyn is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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