Emlyn
2 syllables
⚧ Unisex ◎ Welsh / Cornish ◈ 2 syllables
"Efficient, creative, intelligent, determined, adaptable."

From Welsh / Cornish

Emlyn means industrious or rival — from the Welsh/Latin. Emlyn IS one of the most beautifully Welsh names. Newcastle Emlyn IS one of Wales' most charming medieval towns. Two syllables of the most beautifully Welsh, Wales'-most-charming-medieval, and Latin industrious.

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Emlyn at a glance
MeaningEfficient, creative, intelligent, determined, adaptable.
OriginWelsh / Cornish
GenderUnisex
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 6
US Rank (today)#7042
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Why parents love Emlyn
  • Emlyn IS the most beautifully Welsh.Newcastle Emlyn IS Wales' most charming.Two syllables with a warm, Welsh sound: EM-lin.Em and Lyn are both embedded.The most directly Welsh-charming name.
The vibe of Emlyn
industriousrivalWelshLatinEmlynbeautifullyNewcastle EmlyncharmingmedievalwarmEm-Lyn
Origin & history of Emlyn
Welsh/Latin (industrious) Newcastle Emlyn
1
Welsh / Cornish roots
Emlyn IS the most beautifully Welsh. Newcastle Emlyn IS Wales' most charming medieval.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Welsh; Newcastle Emlyn.
3
Today
Emlyn remains a beloved choice, ranking #7042 in the US. 467 babies have been named Emlyn since 1923.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Emlyn?
2018 peak year
Emlyn first appears in the U.S. registration record in 1923. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 2018, 37 babies received the name (ranked #3947). Today it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #7042), with roughly 20 babies named Emlyn each year. Emlyn's usage has held roughly steady recently. In total, around 467 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
37 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #3,947)
20 Avg. per year
(last decade)
200 Total registrations
last 10 years
467 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #7,042) Rare
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Emlyn
6
Life path number
The Nurturer
Nurturing, love and responsibility.

Emlyn's Life Path 5 is the adventurer's number — Welsh adventure. People named Emlyn tend to be warm, charming, and gifted at being the most beautifully Welsh.

Most beautifully Welsh
Newcastle-charming
Warm-Em-Lyn
Medieval
Heritage-deep
E5
M4
L3
Y7
N5
Sum: 24 → Life path 6
Personality of Emlyn
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Nurturing heart
They notice when someone is struggling before anyone else.
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Creates warmth
Their circle is warmer for their presence.
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Strong morals
They know what's right and stand by it.
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Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
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