Rival, laborious, or eager
Emelyn is a variant of Emmeline, which traces back to the Germanic element 'amal' meaning work or labor. It also shares roots with the Latin name Emily, signifying a rival or someone who is industrious. This specific spelling offers a more modern, phonetic twist on the medieval French classic.
Less common today
Emelyn isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,650 in 2013.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Olympic gold medalist in sailing
