Elin

Meaning: Uncertain; possibly shining light or torch
Origin: Greek — Scandinavian and Welsh form of Helen

Girl's name · #3077 in the US (2025) · 2010s wave

Popularity over time

Elin's best rank, #662, came in 2011; it has settled back to #3077 today. Roughly 5,100 girls have been named Elin since 1893.

Across the states

In recent years, Elin ran about 7× its national rate in Minnesota.

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 8 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Around the world

See how Elin ranks in other countries and regions.

#26 in Netherlands (2025) · #35 in Finland (Swedish-sp.) (2025) · #42 in Switzerland (2025) · #99 in Sweden (2025) · #229 in Austria (2025) · #264 in Norway (2025) · #523 in Belgium (2025) · #629 in Italy (2024) · #764 in Poland (2025) · #872 in England & Wales (2025) · #885 in Ireland (2025) · #2,131 in Canada (2025) and 6 more.

Famous Elins

Elin Wägner — Swedish writer, journalist and Suffragette (1882–1949)
Elin Nordegren — Swedish model (born 1980)
Elin Hilderbrand — American writer (born 1969)
Elin Jones — Welsh politician, Llywydd of the Senedd (born 1966)
Elin Danielson-Gambogi — Finnish painter (1861–1919)

In stories & tradition

Elin — Familjen Anderssons sjuka jul (Swedish radio series)

What Elins become

Among 475 notable people named Elin:

Sports figures appear 1.53× more often than among typical names — e.g. Elin Rubensson, Swedish footballer (born 1993).

Similar names: Loralei · Elli · Camdyn · Addelyn · Evelin · Jocelynn

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