Emmalynn
How to say it: EM-uh-lin · /ˈɛməlɪn/
Modern compound of Emma (Germanic 'whole') and Lynn (Welsh 'lake'); a creative elaboration with no independent historical root.
Emmalynn was the 619th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 139 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 67% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #932 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #619 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 139 |
| Share of births | 1 in 7,318 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −67% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #932 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Created in recent decades, Emmalynn peaked in the 2010s. It stays close to that mark but should drift lower.
What goes with it
Sweet and soft plus gentle in three syllables, Emmalynn feels tender and melodic. Gracelynn shares its elaborate charm.
Parents who love Emmalynn also love
Nicknames
- Emma
- Emmy
- Lynn
- Lynnie
Honouring a Emmalynn in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Emmalynn is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, German.
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