Bright, shining light
Elyn is a modern phonetic spelling of Ellen or a variant of the Welsh Elin. It ultimately derives from the Greek name Helen, which refers to a torch or a beam of light.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Elyn in 2025.
Legal scholar and mental health advocate
Writer and anthropologist
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
