Elin

Meaning of Elin

Elin is a Scandinavian short form of Helena, meaning "bright, shining light."

Elin has Swedish roots — browse every Swedish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Elin

After ranking as high as #662 in 2011, Elin has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Elin

• Elin Nordegren
  Swedish model and philanthropist
• Elin Kling
  Swedish fashion blogger, entrepreneur
• Elin Rombo
  Swedish operatic soprano
• Elin Rubensson
  Swedish professional footballer
• Elin Ek
  Swedish cross-country skier

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Questions about the name Elin

What does the name Elin mean?

Elin means elin is a scandinavian short form of helena, meaning "bright, shining light.", and it comes from Swedish origins.

Is Elin a boy's or a girl's name?

Elin is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Elin?

Elin did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Elin most popular?

Elin peaked at #662 in 2011.